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.





























