Former Bob’s Burgers actor Jay Johnston was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in the January 6th US Capitol riot.

Johnston… previously pleaded guilty to a felony count of interfering with law enforcement during civil disorder in July 2024.

The 56-year-old actor was initially arrested in June 2023 after the FBI tweeted a photo requesting information about his identity. He is alleged to have led a group to the “front line of rioters confronting the police who were defending the entrance” to the Capitol, helping to launch an assault against a group of officers.

    • DarkCloud@lemmy.world
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      23 days ago

      That’s what I’m calling all prison convictions. Because there’s a stigma there. It’s part of why prison labour can be so easily exploited. Because it’s a class based stigma.

      • Duamerthrax@lemmy.world
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        23 days ago

        Someone charged with a cannabis position isn’t the same as someone charged with trying to overthrow an election.