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Actor Jay Johnston has been sentenced to a year in prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol breach, according to court records.

The 56-year-old, known for roles in shows like Bob's Burgers and Arrested Development, received the sentence after pleading guilty in July to a felony charge of obstructing officers during civil disorder. Alongside the prison term, Johnston will serve 24 months under supervised release and is required to pay $2,000 in restitution and a $100 special assessment.

Johnston was initially arrested in Los Angeles in June 2023. He faced multiple charges, including civil disorder, unlawful entry into a restricted building, disorderly conduct in a restricted area, and obstruction of movement within Capitol grounds. However, these charges were later dropped after his plea deal.

Court documents reveal that the FBI identified Johnston through interviews with associates and analysis of public video, security footage, and police body camera recordings from the day of the riot. In one instance, Johnston was reportedly seen pushing against police and helping other participants near the Capitol entrance, which led to injury for an officer. Additionally, one of Johnston's former associates shared text messages in which Johnston discussed the day, describing it as chaotic and mentioning that he had been “maced and tear gassed."

Flight records indicated that Johnston flew from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., on January 4, returning on January 7, 2021, further substantiating his presence in the area during the events at the Capitol.