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Actor Jay Johnston Arrested for Alleged Participation in Capitol Insurrection

  • Johnston was arrested by the FBI and charged with felony obstruction of officers and several misdemeanors related to his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
  • Video and photo evidence places Johnston at the riot, using a stolen police shield and aiding other rioters in confrontations with police.
  • Three associates and Johnston's own texts confirmed his presence at the Capitol that day.
  • Johnston lost his role voicing Jimmy Pesto Sr. on Bob's Burgers after his alleged involvement surfaced.
  • Over 1,000 people have now been charged in the Capitol attack, which sought to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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