‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Charged For Alleged Involvement In Jan. 6 Riot
The actor who performed Jimmy Pesto within the hit-show “Bob’s Burgers” was arrested and charged for alleged involvement within the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, in keeping with court docket information.
Actor Jay Johnston, 54, was arrested Wednesday for “civil dysfunction,” “illegal entry on restricted buildings or grounds,” and “impeding passage via Capitol grounds,” in keeping with an affidavit in court docket information. Data additionally allegedly identified Johnston in footage captured by physique and CCTV cameras. (RELATED: Ashli Babbitt’s Mother Arrested By Capitol Police For Blocking Highway Throughout Jan. 6 Anniversary March)
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Jay Johnston, who performed Jimmy Pesto, has been arrested and charged for his involvement within the January 6 Capitol assault. pic.twitter.com/WDALsNBPNq
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Footage allegedly captured Johnston showing to push again in opposition to police and handing up a stolen police defend to different rioters, the information acknowledged. The FBI additionally interviewed present and former associates, and the information claimed they recognized Johnston from the footage.
One of many associates offered the FBI with a textual content message allegedly despatched by the actor. “The information has introduced it as an assault. It truly wasn’t. Thought it form of was that. It was a multitude. Obtained maced and tear gassed and I discovered it fairly untastic,” the textual content within the affidavit learn.
United Airways information additionally allegedly confirmed Johnston had a flight reservation from Los Angeles, California, to Washington, D.C., with a departure date of January 4, 2021 and return date of January 7, 2021, in keeping with the information.
Web sleuths allegedly recognized Johnston as one of many a whole bunch of people within the Jan. 6 occasions, in keeping with NBC Information. Greater than 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes associated to the Capitol riot, the Related Press reported.
In December 2021, the actor was banned from “Bob’s Burgers” for his alleged participation within the U.S. Capitol riot, the Each day Beast reported.
