Actor Jay Johnston Pleads Guilty in U.S. Capitol Attack Case

SOURCE www.npr.org
Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles on TV and film comedies, pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He used a stolen police shield to assist in shoving police officers during the breach.

Key Points

  • Jay Johnston pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
  • He used a stolen U.S. Capitol police riot shield to help shove police officers backward toward a door
  • More than 1,450 people have been charged in connection to the attack, with over 880 pleading guilty