Judge says he's "very troubled" by accused White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman's treatment in jail

Key Points:

• A federal judge criticized the harsh and restrictive treatment of Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and apologized for the conditions he faced in the D.C. jail.
• Allen was initially placed on suicide watch with severe restrictions, including constant lighting and no phone or tablet access, before being downgraded to suicide precautions but still held in protective custody.
• The judge questioned the jail's approach to Allen's safety, expressing concern over his isolation and comparing it unfavorably to the treatment of many Jan. 6 defendants who were held in less restrictive conditions.
• Prosecutors argue Allen posed a suicide risk based on his statements after the attack and defend the jail's measures, while the judge demanded updates on Allen's detention status and threatened further hearings if delays continue.
• The U.S. Attorney for D.C. criticized the judge's stance, accusing him of seeking preferential treatment for a defendant charged with serious offenses involving an attempted presidential assassination.