Feds Arrest ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Jay Johnston Over Jan. 6 Capitol Seige; Faces Obstruction & Other Charges
deadline.comJay Johnson was arrested today in LA for his participation in the January 6 insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol. The benched Bob’s Burgers actor was picked up by the FBI after the Department of Justice issued warrant for him.
Part of a “group assault,” according to court documents, Johnson has been charged with obstruction of law enforcement performing their duties, as well as misdemeanors of entering a restricted area, and hampering the conduct of government business (read it here).
Sought by the FBI since March 2021, the involvement of the man who voiced Jimmy Pesto in dozens of episodes of the Fox animated series wasn’t exactly breaking news.
An alum of Mr. Show with Bob and David, Better Call Saul and The Sarah Silverman Program, Johnston was sidelined from Bob’s Burgers back in December 2021 for his role among the Donald Trump supporting MAGA mob who stormed the Capitol that day over two years ago.
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