Jay Johnston, who also played roles in "Arrested Development" and "Bob's Burgers," had pleaded guilty to felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder.

Jay Johnston, who also played roles in “Arrested Development” and “Bob’s Burgers,” had pleaded guilty to felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder.

A Hollywood actor who had supporting roles in “Anchorman,” “Mr. Show,” “Arrested Development” and “Bob’s Burgers” was sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison on Monday for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Jay Johnston was arrested in June 2023 and pleaded guilty in July to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder. Johnston had long been identified as a participant in the chaos even before his arrest, and some of the professional consequences — including no longer being featured as a voice in “Bob’s Burgers” — hit long before the legal repercussions.

  • JaggedRobotPubes@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    15 days ago

    Pathetic. Jan 6th is life-in-prison shit.

    We could have taken care of business and had this election be normal. But I guess that takes a spine.

  • mosiacmango@lemm.ee
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    16 days ago

    1 year and a day. The prosecution was going for 18 months.

    Not enough, but still real time. He also hasent been able to get acting work for years, which is excellent.

  • kautau@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    “found great success in Hollywood as an actor, writer, and producer including accolades for his role as the voice actor for Jimmy Pesto, Sr. in the animated series Bob’s Burgers and as Officer Taylor in Arrested Development,”

    “Sir, my client was excellent at playing incompetent villains on TV. This trial against him being an incompetent villain has basis!”

  • Apeman42@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    15 days ago

    It’s a shame he ended up being such a turd. The Story of Everest sketch in Mr Show is a masterpiece of physical comedy.

    • nocturne@sopuli.xyz
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      16 days ago

      He was replaced in the newer seasons. I am not sure where i am at in the show, but I know i am not recent. Hopefully the new guy (Eric bauza) is less is of a traitor tot.