UPDATED, 3:25 PM: Former Bob’s Burgers voice actor Jay Johnston agreed today to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from his participation in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also include Better Call Saul and Mr. Show with Bob and David, faces multiple charges including civil disorder and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. His formal change-of-plea hearing is set for July 8 in Los Angeles.
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Capitol. The benched Bob’s Burgers actor surrendered to the FBI at its field office Wednesday, a day after the Justice Department issued warrant for him ( read it here ). Johnston is expected in federal court later today.
(Update, 7:45 PM: Johnston made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court this afternoon.
He was freed on $25,000 bail and is set to participate in a remote hearing on June 13. ) For taking part in a “group assault,” according to other court documents, Johnston has been charged with obstruction of law enforcement performing their duti.