The judge said he had “absolutely no desire” to go down the road of holding government attorneys in contempt, but he gave a history lesson on when he has done so.

A U.S. district judge scheduled the hearing in a lawsuit filed by an independent journalist who sued over what they alleged were improper redactions, withheld materials.

Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’