Ryan J. Reilly is a justice reporter for NBC News.
WASHINGTON — A veteran comedian with roles on “Mr. Show,” “Arrested Development,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Jay Johnston, wearing a gray suit, pleaded guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder. “Guilty,” Johnson said when asked by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols how he pleaded. Nichols set a sentencing hearing for Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Thought it kind of turned into that,” Johnston wrote in that text message. “It was a mess. Got maced and tear gassed and I found it quite untastic.” Johnston faced professional backlash long before he was charged in connection with the attack: The character he voiced on “Bob’s Burgers,” Jimmy Pesto Sr., was written off the show because of Johnston’s involvement in storming the Capitol, the Daily Beast reported in December 2021.
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