During a court hearing on Monday, US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui expressed his dismay over the treatment of Cole Allen, a 31-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Faruqui described the conditions in which Allen was held at a Washington, DC jail as 'legally deficient,' highlighting issues such as being placed on suicide watch, separated from other inmates, and denied access to a Bible. The judge stated, 'Whatever you've been through, I apologise,' underscoring his obligation to ensure humane treatment for Allen, who has no prior criminal history. Allen is charged with attempted assassination and firearms offenses but has not yet entered a plea. Prosecutor Jocelyn Ballantine revealed that Allen expressed doubts about surviving the alleged attack during his arrest. Faruqui compared Allen's treatment to that of defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, noting that those individuals received more favorable conditions despite similar serious allegations. The judge has ordered jail officials to update him on Allen's confinement status by Tuesday morning.