Accused Trump attacker Cole Allen's treatment in jail eyed by judge

Key Points:

• Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui expressed concern that Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, is being treated more harshly in jail than defendants from the January 6 Capitol attack cases, including being placed in 5-point restraints and a safe cell without suicide risk findings.
• Faruqui criticized the jail's decision to impose suicide watch and restrictive conditions on Allen, despite no criminal history or confirmed suicide risk, emphasizing the need to treat him with basic dignity.
• Allen's attorney reported that Allen is in protective custody with severe restrictions, including constant lighting, 24-hour lockdown, and denial of legal and religious materials.
• The jail's acting general counsel stated Allen was initially assessed as a suicide risk but later downgraded, while prosecutors cited Allen's own statement about not expecting to survive the attack as justification for precautions.
• U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro publicly criticized Judge Faruqui's remarks, arguing that Allen, accused of a serious violent crime, should not receive preferential treatment compared to other defendants.