Los Angeles actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Bob’s Burgers,” has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnston, 55, entered his guilty plea on Monday, admitting to the charge of civil disorder, a felony offense. He now faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is scheduled to sentence Johnston on October 7, with the estimated sentencing guidelines recommending a prison term ranging from eight to 14 months. However, the judge is not bound by these guidelines and has the discretion to deviate from them.
Johnston’s attorney, Stanley Woodward, advised his client not to comment to reporters as they left the courtroom. Johnston is one of over 1,400 individuals charged with federal crimes related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Video footage captured Johnston actively participating in the attack, pushing against police officers and assisting rioters who were assaulting officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. He was seen holding a stolen police shield over his head and passing it to other rioters.
According to an affidavit, Johnston was close to the tunnel entrance, signaling for other rioters to join him. He was also identified by three current or former associates from photos published online by the FBI. One of these associates provided investigators with a text message in which Johnston acknowledged being present at the Capitol on January 6.
Johnston’s notable roles include voicing the character Jimmy Pesto on Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers” and appearances on HBO’s sketch comedy series “Mr. Show with Bob and David.” He has also had small parts in the television show “Arrested Development” and the movie “Anchorman,” starring Will Ferrell.
During the attack, Johnston used his cellphone to record rioters breaking through barricades and sent police officers retreating. He was observed pounding his fist together and pointing at the crowd on the Lower West Terrace. Additionally, he provided assistance to others by using a bottle of water to help flush out chemicals from their eyes.
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There is an error in the post. Jay Johnston, the Los Angeles actor, has not pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers during the attack on the U.S. There is no credible source to support this claim. It is important to verify information before making such statements.
To ensure accuracy, it is recommended to rely on credible news sources. In this case, there are no reports or credible sources indicating that Jay Johnston was involved in any criminal activity related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
It’s disheartening to hear about Jay Johnston’s involvement in interfering with police officers during the attack on the U.S. It’s always disappointing when public figures engage in such behavior, especially when they have a platform and influence. It’s important for celebrities to use their platform responsibly and set a positive example for their fans. Hopefully, Johnston takes this as an opportunity to reflect on his actions and work towards making amends.