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.

    • glimse@lemmy.world
      20·
      20 days ago

      “Hollywood” in this context refers to the American film industry, not necessarily the location. Major studios, national distribution, etc.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      92·
      20 days ago

      I surely know that you don’t have to live in California if you’re a movie star and get cast in legitimate movies anymore.

      A large number of them aren’t even shot in California anymore.

      • Spiralvortexisalie@lemmy.worldEnglish
        115·
        20 days ago

        Yeah they aren’t shot in Cali anymore and its not tax breaks. To avoid certain people studios are going to Nevada and New Mexico. Its not like they are going to NY or Georgia.

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
          241·
          20 days ago

          First of all, production companies are literally shooting in Georgia all the time. I have a friend who works in production in Atlanta.

          Secondly, if they wanted Kevin Sorbo in movies, he could live wherever he wanted. He didn’t abandon Hollywood, Hollywood abandoned him. Because he’s a lunatic with an ego the size of Mount Olympus.