Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Jay Johnston, known for voicing Jimmy Pesto on the popular animated show "Bob’s Burgers," has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
His attorney confirmed the sentencing to NBC News on Monday,
following Johnston’s guilty plea in July to a charge of obstructing officers
during a civil disorder.
Johnston, initially facing up to five years, was arrested in
California last summer. Prosecutors cited evidence, including social media
posts and text messages, in which Johnston reportedly admitted his presence at
the Capitol during the riot. FBI reports also indicated Johnston participated
in a "group assault" on officers and helped carry a stolen police
riot shield out of the building.
The consequences extended beyond the courtroom, as Johnston
was removed from "Bob’s Burgers" in 2021 after a
decade with the show.
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