Did Judge Reed mislead Rydbom on the Assistance of Counsel clause by improperly interfering with his right to strategic defense control?

Rydbom sought self-representation to gain strategic control of his criminal defense. Judge Reed insisted that represented defendants already control their defenses (e.g., what motions to file, what witnesses to call, & how the defense is prepared). After much debate, Rydbom yielded to the trial judge's defense scenario. Did Judge Reed mislead Rydbom on the Assistance of Counsel clause? -11