'Bob's Burgers' Actor Jay Johnston Faces Arrest over Misdemeanor Charges from January 6th

Voice actor Jay Johnston was arrested on charges related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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The "Bob's Burgers" actor was apprehended by the FBI in Los Angeles following a Department of Justice warrant.

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He's accused of obstruction of law enforcement, entering a restricted area, and hampering government business.

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The FBI started their investigation in March 2021, using Twitter to request information on the individual shown in the photos.

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Some fans expressed disbelief, initially denying the possibility of Johnston's involvement in the Capitol Riot.

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Johnston, known for voicing Jimmy Pesto in "Bob’s Burgers", also appeared in shows like "Better Call Saul" and "The Sarah Silverman Program."

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In December 2021, it was reported that he was banned from the animated series due to his alleged involvement in the Capitol Riot.

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Co-star Tim Heidecker and two other actors confirmed through reliable sources that Johnston was the man in the FBI's tweet.

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Legal papers stated that Johnston acknowledged being at the Capitol on January 6 in a text message.

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Many fans reacted to Johnston's sudden absence from the show, suggesting incorporating the controversy into a storyline.

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