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Former News Anchor Frank Somerville Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail

Somerville's sentence follows a plea deal for alcohol-related reckless driving and probation violation after family altercations.

  • Frank Somerville pleaded no contest to reckless driving under the influence and admitted to a probation violation.
  • Charges related to a physical altercation with his brother were dismissed.
  • Somerville may serve his sentence through a work alternative program instead of jail time.
  • The former anchor will also pay fines, attend a DUI program, and stay away from his brother for a year.
  • Somerville has a history of alcohol-related incidents, including a previous DUI in 2021.
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