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‘Bob’s Burgers’, ‘Arrested Development’ actor Jay Johnston charged with involvement in January 6th attack

Washington — Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in the TV series Arrested Development and Bob’s Burgers, has been arrested and charged with allegedly participating in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

A federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday unsealed a criminal case against Mr. Johnston after his arrest. He faces four federal charges, including civil sedition, entering or staying in prohibited buildings or grounds.

Jay Johnston at the Comedy Central Emmy Afterparty at the Falcon in Los Angeles on September 20, 2009.

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Daily Beast report In December 2021, Johnston lost the voice role of Jimmy Pesto in Bob’s Burgers after allegations of his participation in the Capitol Riot spread. He has also appeared in Anchorman and The Sarah Silverman Program.

Johnston was detained in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to an arrest warrant reviewed by CBS News.

A factual statement filed in court by an FBI agent alleged that Mr. Johnston was “in the crowd of mobs confronted by law enforcement officers in West Square of the Capitol.” According to the affidavit, Johnston helped move police shields in the mob and “turned around and clapped his hands at the crowd, slapped his fist closed, and pointed at the crowd.” I made a series of hand gestures such as doing.”

According to the indictment, Johnston held a police shield over his head and “subsequently joined other rioters in participating in a mob attack against officers defending police.” [Lower West Terrace] Entrance. “

The FBI’s affidavit included an image that allegedly showed Johnston with mobs fighting police in the tunnels leading to the Capitol.

Security footage allegedly shows Jay Johnston joining a mob at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Security footage allegedly shows Jay Johnston joining a mob at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Washington — Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in the TV series Arrested Development and Bob’s Burgers, has been arrested and charged with allegedly participating in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.A federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday unsealed a criminal case against Mr. Johnston after his arrest. He faces four federal charges, including civil sedition, entering or staying in prohibited buildings or grounds.

Jay Johnston at the Comedy Central Emmy Afterparty at the Falcon in Los Angeles on September 20, 2009.

Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

Daily Beast report In December 2021, Johnston lost the voice role of Jimmy Pesto in Bob’s Burgers after allegations of his participation in the Capitol Riot spread. He has also appeared in Anchorman and The Sarah Silverman Program.

Johnston was detained in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to an arrest warrant reviewed by CBS News.A factual statement filed in court by an FBI agent alleged that Mr. Johnston was “in the crowd of mobs confronted by law enforcement officers in West Square of the Capitol.” According to the affidavit, Johnston helped move police shields in the mob and “turned around and clapped his hands at the crowd, slapped his fist closed, and pointed at the crowd.” I made a series of hand gestures such as doing.”

According to the indictment, Johnston held a police shield over his head and “subsequently joined other rioters in participating in a mob attack against officers defending police.” [Lower West Terrace] Entrance. “The FBI’s affidavit included an image that allegedly showed Johnston with mobs fighting police in the tunnels leading to the Capitol.

Security footage allegedly shows Jay Johnston joining a mob at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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