To restrain him in court would undoubtedly be grounds for an appeal, which this judge definitely does not intend to provide.
Agreed on the competency issue.
But in the cause of representing himself, is he really doing that? He’s not. He’s really just trying to stir up and agitate matters.
One can argue that it’s within his right - but is it really? Is this justice? He’s being extraordinarily difficult and obstructive. The families of the victims are there to see justice. Are they getting it?