Actor Jay Johnston Sentenced for Capitol Riot

Jay Johnston, known for his role in 'Bob's Burgers', has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The 56-year-old actor pleaded guilty to interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder and faced a maximum sentence of five years. Prosecutors described Johnston's actions as particularly heinous, noting he participated in violent assaults against police using a stolen riot shield and filmed the chaos on his phone. At sentencing, Johnston expressed regret but was criticized by the judge for his lack of contrition and the perception that he trivialized the events. His defense argued that the prosecution was leveraging his celebrity status against him. Johnston's family attended the hearing, highlighting the impact of his conviction on his personal life, including his responsibilities to his autistic daughter.