A federal judge sharply criticized the conditions of detention for Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate the president at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and even apologized to him for his treatment in D.C. jail.

Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate the president and firearm offenses after allegedly rushing a security checkpoint with a shotgun at the April 25 event.

His lawyers said he was placed on suicide watch and later restricted custody, limiting communication, legal access, and contact with visitors.

Judge Zia Faruqui questioned jail officials about the conditions, called them concerning, and ordered updates on how Allen will be housed going forward, CBS News has reported.

Prosecutors defended the restrictions as necessary for safety, citing concerns that Allen may pose a suicide risk and noting that his classification is still being reviewed.