'Bob's Burgers' actor charged in Jan. 6: He had allegedly confronted Capitol police

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Actor Jay Johnston has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

Jay Johnston attends the Comedy Central Emmy After Party at Falcon on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles.Johnston, whose credits include "Anchorman," "Arrested Development," "Bob's Burgers" and "The Sarah Silverman Program," is accused of unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol complex and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted area during the 2021 insurrection, according to court documents.

Johnston was part of the mob on the West Plaza of the Capitol where he and others forced police into a tunnel that led into the building, according to the Justice Department. Inside the tunnel, Johnston allegedly used a stolen police riot shield to push back against police multiple times. As part of its Jan. 6 investigation, the FBI shared a photo of Johnston at the Capitol and, in March 2021, his lawyer called authorities to identify him.

 

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