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.

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    I think Bob’s burgers was kind enough to throw some work his way, he’s been in a few episodes since the charges were laid.

    Whether they’ll do so when he gets out, or whether the class based stigma of the conviction will prevent them, is another question.

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      AIUI those were already partially in the can when he was still charged and they stuck by the “Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law” especially since he is voicing the role and not appearing as a face actor. I don’t expect that to be continued and I would expect a death or recasting soon.

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      As far as I know, Eric Bauza has voiced the character since the charges were brought to light.

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        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.

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

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        Jimmy isn’t a main character, most people probably never noticed he was replaced, I know I didn’t.