# Any new info about actor Jay Johnston (Mr. Show, The Sarah Silverman Program) being in Jan 6 Capitol riot? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted\ **Created:** [November 25, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908 "2021-11-25T03:05:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/1 "2021-11-25T03:05:20Z")
Snopes has no news since 5 March: [Did Actor Jay Johnston Participate in US Capitol Riot? | Snopes.com](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jay-johnston-capitol-riots/) and nothing else I’ve found with Google seems to have any more info. Seems odd, I would have expected by now that either he’d be cleared or charged. Anybody have any luck finding more recent info? ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/2 "2021-11-25T05:06:37Z")
No, I haven’t found anything. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/3 "2021-11-25T05:16:56Z")
not personally. disappointing it didn’t go anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/4 "2021-12-18T05:40:07Z")
Just saw this: > **[Jay Johnston Banned From ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Over Capitol Riot](https://www.thedailybeast.com/actor-jay-johnston-banned-from-bobs-burgers-over-capitol-riot)** > > The “Mr. Show” and “Anchorman” actor will no longer be voicing the character of Jimmy Pesto Sr. on Fox’s animated hit after he was allegedly spotted at the Jan. 6 insurrection. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/5 "2023-06-07T22:29:00Z")
# Veteran Comedy Actor Jay Johnston Arrested on Felony Charges in Connection with January 6th > **[Veteran Comedy Actor Jay Johnston Arrested on Felony Charges](https://www.cracked.com/article_38293_veteran-comedy-actor-jay-johnston-arrested-on-felony-charges-in-connection-with-january-6th.html)** > > The ‘Mr. Show,’ ‘Anchorman,’ ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘The Sarah Silverman Program’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor faces serious charges for his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/6 "2023-06-07T22:34:00Z")
For his alleged attempts to subvert our free electoral process I hope he is shunned by fair people and never works again, and further, burns painfully in hell, should hell exist. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/7 "2023-06-07T23:12:26Z")
Are you Bob Belcher? ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/8 "2023-06-07T23:47:42Z")
Also, support your local burger pusher. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/9 "2023-06-07T23:49:55Z")
I liked that guy till I found out he was a real Asspipe. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/10 "2023-06-07T23:56:40Z")
People with alliterative names are always suspicious. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/11 "2024-06-25T21:38:17Z")
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Jay Johnston Set to Plead Guilty for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot > **[Bob's Burgers' Jay Johnston to Plead Guilty for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot](https://www.thewrap.com/jay-johnston-guilty-plea-jan-6-insurrection-bobs-burgers/)** > > "Bob's Burgers" Star Jay Johnston was identified by social media users in a photo shared by the FBI from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/12 "2024-06-25T23:22:38Z")
Insurrection Jan 6, 2021 OP Nov 2021 Arrest Jun 2023! Jun 25, 2024 > [@Revtim](#): > > "Bob’s Burgers’ Star Jay Johnston Set to Plead Guilty for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Justice moves damn slow! Cripes! ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/13 "2024-07-08T16:12:41Z")
> **[‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol...](https://www.pressherald.com/2024/07/08/bobs-burgers-actor-pleads-guilty-to-interfering-with-police-during-capitol-riot/)** > > Jay Johnston, known for comedic roles in 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' and 'Bob’s Burgers,' has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from the Jan. 6 riot. ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/14 "2024-07-08T23:37:33Z")
BBC headline says: “Anchorman actor pleads guilty over Capitol riot” I don’t even remember what he did in Anchorman. EDIT: Actually, it’s even weirder, the headline mentions Anchorman but the page title on the Chrome tab mentions Bob’s Burgers. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/15 "2024-07-09T00:13:18Z")
I think he was in the big fight, which is possibly a bit ironic because of the similarity to a riot. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/16 "2024-10-25T23:15:52Z")
> **[MAGA-rioting 'Bob's Burgers' star: Feds targeting me because I'm an...](https://www.rawstory.com/capitol-riot-sentence-bob-burger/)** > > Jay Johnston, the former "Bob's Burgers" actor who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges related to his participation in the January 6th Capitol riots, pleaded for leniency in court on Friday and argued he was being unfairly targeted.CBS News'... ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/17 "2024-10-28T21:37:56Z")
> **[Bob's Burgers Actor Gets Prison Time Over Capitol Riot](https://www.newser.com/story/352685/comedic-actor-pleads-guilty-in-capitol-riot.html)** > > Jay Johnston sentenced to a year and a day behind bars ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/18 "2024-10-29T21:40:47Z")
Unfairly targeted, eh? Perhaps if he was the only person arrested at this point. What a baby. I read that he was a part of the “Heave-Ho!” crowd that was crushing that cop in the door. Enjoy jail, fuckwad. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/19 "2024-11-08T13:59:48Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > Unfairly targeted, eh? Perhaps if he was the only person arrested at this point. > What a baby. I read that he was a part of the “Heave-Ho!” crowd that was crushing that cop in the door. > Enjoy jail, fuckwad. Until January 20, 2025. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908/20 "2025-01-21T15:27:22Z")
…and he’s pardoned. [https://x.com/the\_cats\_meowww/status/1881535054796697956?s=61&mx=2](https://x.com/the_cats_meowww/status/1881535054796697956?s=61&mx=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-info-about-actor-jay-johnston-mr-show-the-sarah-silverman-program-being-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/954908.md?page=2)