Radio Fame Turns to Prison Time as Former Fort Worth Host Sentenced After Violating Probation

From Airwaves to Jail Cell

Justin Frazell, once a well-known voice on Texas radio, now faces six years behind bars following a probation violation linked to a serious criminal conviction. The former host, aged 51, failed to comply with court-mandated conditions set after a 2022 plea deal in a sexual assault case involving a minor.

The Assault That Changed Everything

Frazell's legal troubles began with an incident on New Year’s Eve 2020, when a 17-year-old girl accused him of sexual assault at his Mansfield, Texas home. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to the charges, leading to a seven-year deferred adjudication sentence — a form of probation that allows defendants to avoid a formal conviction if they meet specific legal conditions.

As part of the agreement:

Frazell was required to register as a sex offender.

He was prohibited from owning firearms, or using alcohol or drugs.

He had to complete a court-mandated sex offender treatment program.

The victim and her family had agreed to the plea arrangement at the time.

Probation Violated and Arrest Made

Authorities later revealed that Frazell failed to complete the required treatment program, a direct violation of his probation terms. Due to this non-compliance, he was removed from the treatment program, triggering the legal system to take further action.

On June 16, 2025, Frazell was officially booked into the Tarrant County Jail. A judge revoked his probation and sentenced him to six years in prison.

A Fall from Public Grace

Once celebrated for his presence on Texas country radio, Frazell was previously the host of popular shows that resonated across the Fort Worth area. His name, once synonymous with on-air charisma and community presence, is now attached to a deeply troubling case that has ended in incarceration.

The Legal Message is Clear

Frazell’s case serves as a stark reminder that deferred adjudication is not a free pass. The justice system expects full compliance with every condition imposed, especially in serious offenses such as sexual assault. Failure to do so can — and will — result in prison time, regardless of one’s public profile or prior reputation.

What Comes Next

With six years to serve, Frazell’s chapter as a public figure has closed. His story marks a dramatic fall from grace — from being the voice heard in countless homes to now being an inmate held accountable for both his actions and his failure to reform.

This case continues to underline the critical importance of victim-centered justice, strict probation monitoring, and the enforcement of treatment protocols in cases involving sexual crimes.