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'Bob's Burgers' Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Role in Capitol Riot
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Role in Capitol Riot

Former 'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston was arrested in Los Angeles for his involvement in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He has been charged with felony obstruction of officers during civil disorder, as well as several misdemeanor offenses. The FBI had publicly been looking for more information about Johnston's involvement in the attack for over two years. Over 1,000 people involved in the January 6 riots have been charged with federal crimes.

'Bob's Burgers' Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Alleged Role in Capitol Riot
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Alleged Role in Capitol Riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Arrested Development," has been charged by the Justice Department for his alleged involvement in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnston is accused of using a stolen police riot shield to engage in a "group assault" on police officers defending the Lower West Terrace tunnel entrance to the Capitol. He faces multiple charges, including interfering with law enforcement officers and disorderly conduct in a restricted area.

'Bob's Burgers' actor arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' actor arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his role in "Bob's Burgers," has been arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He was charged with civil disorder and released on $25,000 bond. Johnston was seen pushing against police and holding a stolen police shield over his head during the attack. He was banned from "Bob's Burgers" in December 2021 after his alleged involvement in the riot emerged. Over 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

'Bob's Burgers' actor charged for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' actor charged for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Arrested Development," has been charged by the Justice Department for his alleged involvement in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Johnston was part of the violent tunnel attack and used a stolen police riot shield to engage in a "group assault" on officers. He faces multiple charges including interfering with law enforcement officers and disorderly conduct in a restricted area.

"Bob's Burgers" Actor Arrested for Capitol Riot Involvement
crime2 years ago

"Bob's Burgers" Actor Arrested for Capitol Riot Involvement

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Show with Bob and David," has been arrested on charges of civil disorder for his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Johnston was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. He held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack. Johnston was released on $25,000 bond after his initial court appearance in California.

"Bob's Burgers" Actor Jay Johnston Charged in Capitol Riot
crime2 years ago

"Bob's Burgers" Actor Jay Johnston Charged in Capitol Riot

Actor and comedian Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Arrested Development" and "Bob's Burgers," has been charged for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Johnston faces charges including civil disorder and entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds. He was found to have been handed a stolen U.S. Capitol police riot shield and helped other rioters rush a group of police attempting to clear the tunnel. Johnston was allegedly fired from "Bob's Burgers" due to his involvement in the riots.

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged for Jan. 6 Capitol riot involvement
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged for Jan. 6 Capitol riot involvement

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in Bob's Burgers and Mr Show with Bob and David, has been arrested on charges of joining the mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the US Capitol riot. Johnston faces charges including civil disorder, a felony. He was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. Johnston held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack on 6 January 2021.

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Anchorman," has been charged with unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol complex and disorderly conduct during the Jan. 6 insurrection. He turned himself in to the FBI on Wednesday. Johnston was part of the mob that forced police into a tunnel that led into the building, and allegedly used a stolen police riot shield to push back against officers multiple times. His arrest is one of over 1,000 Jan. 6 cases brought by the Justice Department.

Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
politics2 years ago

Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Jay Johnston, known for his work on the animated sitcom "Bob's Burgers," was arrested in California and charged with felony obstruction of police officers during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Johnston was identified in police body camera footage pushing against officers and aiding other rioters at the Capitol. He was charged on four counts, including civil disorder and entering a restricted building. Johnston's name surfaced in connection with the riot in March 2021 when amateur sleuths said they recognized him in photographs shown in an FBI call for tips on Twitter. Johnston was banned from voicing his recurring character, Jimmy Pesto Sr., on "Bob's Burgers" after the Jan. 6 riot.

"Actor from 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot"
politics2 years ago

"Actor from 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot"

Jay Johnston, known for his work on the animated sitcom "Bob's Burgers," was arrested in California and charged with felony obstruction of police officers during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Johnston was identified in police body camera footage pushing against officers and aiding other rioters at the Capitol. He was charged on four counts, including civil disorder and entering a restricted building. Johnston's name surfaced in connection with the riot in March 2021 when amateur sleuths said they recognized him in photographs shown in an FBI call for tips on Twitter. Johnston was banned from voicing his recurring character, Jimmy Pesto Sr., on "Bob's Burgers" after the Jan. 6 riot.

'Bob's Burgers' actor Jay Johnston arrested for Capitol riot involvement
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' actor Jay Johnston arrested for Capitol riot involvement

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Show with Bob and David," was arrested on charges of civil disorder for his involvement in the Capitol riot. Johnston was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. He held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack. Johnston was released on $25,000 bond after his initial court appearance in California.

Actor Jay Johnston Charged for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
crime2 years ago

Actor Jay Johnston Charged for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in Arrested Development and Bob's Burgers, has been arrested and charged for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Court documents allege that Johnston helped pour water on the faces of pepper-sprayed rioters, carried a stolen shield, and participated in pushing law enforcement officials. The FBI identified Johnston through photos and interviews with his associates. He faces felony charges of obstructing officers during civil disorder and several misdemeanors.

"Bob's Burgers" actor charged in Capitol riot
crime2 years ago

"Bob's Burgers" actor charged in Capitol riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Show with Bob and David," has been arrested on charges of civil disorder for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Johnston was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. He held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack. Johnston is expected to make his initial court appearance in California on Wednesday.

Actor Jay Johnston charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
politics2 years ago

Actor Jay Johnston charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Arrested Development" and "Bob's Burgers," has been arrested and charged with four federal charges, including civil disorder and entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Johnston was among a crowd of rioters who confronted law enforcement officers at the West Plaza of the United States Capitol and helped move police shields amid the mob, according to an FBI affidavit.

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Arrested Development' actor charged for Capitol riot involvement
crime2 years ago

'Bob's Burgers' and 'Arrested Development' actor charged for Capitol riot involvement

Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers" and "Mr. Show with Bob and David," was arrested on charges of civil disorder for his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Johnston was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. He held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack. Johnston was released on $25,000 bond after his initial court appearance in California.