A federal judge presiding over the case of Cole Allen, accused in a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, criticizes the treatment Allen receives while jailed and apologizes to him for what the judge describes as overly restrictive and punitive conditions. Multiple outlets report that the judge expressed being “very troubled” by Allen’s jail treatment and said the court’s responsibility includes ensuring a defendant is held responsibly and safely. In court, the judge tells Allen that he is being treated differently than what the judge has observed in other cases. CBS News reports the judge apologized to the defendant during proceedings, characterizing the restrictions and conditions as disturbing. The Independent also reports the judge made a comparison to the Jan. 6-related detentions while explaining concerns about Allen’s confinement. The reports are consistent that the judge’s comments focus on jail conditions rather than the underlying facts of the alleged attack, and they emphasize the judge’s concern about how Allen is being held at the D.C. jail where he is currently detained.