The sentence that U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols handed down was less than the 18 months that prosecutors sought.
His lawyer claimed Johnston was being targeted by the feds because he is an acclaimed Hollywood actor.
He has been charged with civil disorder, a felony.
Jay Johnston, January 6 Capitol RiotsSamuel Corum/Getty Images
His sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 7.
Johnstons other credits includeAnchorman,Men in Black IIandBetter Call Saul.
The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also includeBetter Call SaulandMr.
His formal change-of-plea hearing is set for July 8 in Los Angeles.
Read details of the case below.
Johnston is expected in federal court later today.
(Update, 7:45 PM:Johnston made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court this afternoon.
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Thought it kind of turned into that.
It was a mess.
Got maced and tear gassed and I found it quite untastic.
