Jay Johnston, an actor known for his roles in comedies, has been sentenced to a year in prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, where he helped push against police and recorded the chaos.
Johnston expressed regret for complicating police efforts during the Capitol riot, stating that he didn't foresee the possibility of a riot, attributing it to his own ignorance.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols acknowledged the impact of Johnston's absence on his 13-year-old autistic daughter but condemned his actions on January 6 as reprehensible.
Johnston pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers during a civil disorder, with prosecutors highlighting a photo where he appeared to trivialize his involvement by dressing as a Capitol rioter at a costume party.
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