SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In what is likely the final chapter in the years-long legal battle between the FCC and Somerset County radio personality Roger Wahl, the commission has upheld its decision to revoke Wahl's license.
According to a release made public earlier this month, the FCC denied Wahl's attempt to review and appeal the decision.
The latest order comes nearly one year after the FCC initially voted to revoke Wahl's radio license in the wake of his criminal investigation.
In 2020, Wahl pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to an investigation into allegations that he solicited strangers to sexually assault a female friend of his by setting up a fake, online dating profile in her name.
He was later sentenced to serve three years of restricted probation, according to online court documents, as well as four months of electronic monitoring.
Since his arrest in 2019, Wahl has had numerous hearings with the FCC to discuss the ownership of his radio station, WQZS-FM.
He even attempted to transfer ownership of the station to his daughter, however, the FCC also denied that request.
In the order, the FCC stated that Wahl's conduct "disqualifies him as a licensee."
Following the FCC's decision, WQZS-FM broadcasted for the final time on April 5th, according to the station's social media.
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