Federal prosecutors Monday ripped into public comments made by Rod Blagojevich. That comes two days before the former Illinois governor’s corruption re-trial begins.

Blagojevich’s comments to the media have centered around him saying, “Play all the tapes. Play all the tapes.”

The former governor has said that playing all the secret phone conversations recorded by the FBI would show he’s innocent and the fact that they aren’t all played for jurors is a conspiracy by the prosecutors.

Prosecutors have mostly stuck to the legal issues in court, but U.S. Attorney Reid Schar let loose Monday, telling the judge that Blagojevich’s talking points are lies. It’s the judge who decides which tapes to play, not the government.

Judge James Zagel, for his part, told the court it would be wise for Blagojevich to restrain himself, saying he could overstep the line if he hasn’t done so already. The judge said his comments should be considered a “red flag” for the defense to get their client in line.

Blagojevich’s defense attorneys left court without talking to reporters; a rarity for them.