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Actor Jay Johnston, Known as Jimmy Pesto, Sentenced to One Year and One Day for January 6 Capitol Riot

Oct 28, 2024, 07:05 PM

Jay Johnston, an actor known for his roles in 'Bob's Burgers' as Jimmy Pesto, 'Arrested Development,' 'Mr. Show,' and 'Anchorman,' has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The sentencing took place on Monday, following elaborate arguments from both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Johnston's conviction for a felony offence is part of the ongoing legal repercussions faced by individuals involved in the Capitol riot.