Actor Jay Johnston, Known For ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Character, Arrested On Capitol Riot Charges
June 7, 2023 4:06PM PDT
This image from Washington Metropolitan Police Department body-worn video, released and annotated by the Justice Department in the statement of facts supporting an arrest warrant for Jay James Johnston, shows Johnston, circled in yellow, at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Johnston, the actor known for his roles on the comedy television shows “Bob’s Burgers” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot. (Justice Department via AP)
(Associated Press) – An actor known for his roles on the comedy television shows “Bob’s Burgers” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot.
Court records show that Jay Johnston was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles on charges including civil disorder, a felony.
The FBI says video footage captured Johnston pushing against police and wielding a stolen police shield during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Johnston was the voice of the character Jimmy Pesto on Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers.”
His credits also include parts on “Arrested Development” and “Anchorman.”
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