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'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged for Jan. 6 Capitol riot involvement

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Source: The Guardian US
'Bob's Burgers' and 'Better Call Saul' actor charged for Jan. 6 Capitol riot involvement
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Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in Bob's Burgers and Mr Show with Bob and David, has been arrested on charges of joining the mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the US Capitol riot. Johnston faces charges including civil disorder, a felony. He was captured on video footage pushing against police and helping rioters who attacked officers guarding an entrance to the Capitol in a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace. Johnston held a stolen police shield over his head and passed it to other rioters during the attack on 6 January 2021.

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  1. Bob’s Burgers actor arrested on charges of joining January 6 mob  The Guardian US
  2. DOJ charges ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Arrested Development’ actor in Jan. 6 Capitol riot  NBC News
  3. ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Anchorman’ Actor Jay Johnston Arrested on Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection  Yahoo Entertainment
  4. ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Jay Johnston Charged by DOJ for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6  Hollywood Reporter
  5. Jay Johnston, 'Better Call Saul' actor, charged for role in Jan. 6 riot  The Washington Post

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