He actor Jay Johnston, known for shows like “Mr. Show With Bob and David” and “Bob’s Burgers”was arrested this Wednesday in California accused of rioting in the attack on January 6, 2021 against the Capitol from United States.
According to local media reports, Johnston he is charged with felony obstructing the action of officers during a civil disturbance, and other misdemeanors.
Court documents suggest that the actor would have stolen the shield of an FBI policeman during the assault on the headquarters of Congress by a mob of supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Included andThere is video footage in which Johnston was caught pushing the police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding the compound.
After his involvement in the altercation became public, Johnston was fired from the show “Bob’s Burger” in which he voiced the character Jimmy Pesto.
After the attack, the only job he has had in the industry as an actor was in the Lucas Astrom movie “Wing Dad.”
On June 6, some 10,000 people demonstrated in front of the Capitol and nearly 800 stormed the Congress building to try to stop the ratification of Joe Bien’s victory in the presidential elections in which he prevailed over Trump.
2023-06-08 06:23:32
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