A Fort Worth pastor is now sitting in the Tarrant County jail after a grand jury handed up an indictment on a sexual assault allegation, turning a months-long case into a full-blown criminal prosecution. The indictment names Alonzo Diego Fuller Jr., 39, the founding pastor of Journey Fort Worth Church, in connection with an alleged incident last year. Fuller had previously been arrested in the case and released on bond while earlier court proceedings played out.
According to CBS News Texas, Fuller has been in the Tarrant County jail since May 5, after prosecutors presented the case to a grand jury and secured the indictment. The station reported on the development but did not publish the full charging document or show the indictment paperwork.
Background on the allegations
Court records cited by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram state that the alleged offense took place on June 15 and that Fuller was first arrested on September 1, 2025. The Star-Telegram reports that he was booked on a second-degree felony sexual assault charge and released the same day on a $40,000 bond. The initial complaint came from a former parishioner, and police said at the time that they were limited in what they could disclose because of the sensitive nature of the investigation.
Church response and Fuller's statements
Journey Fort Worth's board of elders posted that Fuller "categorically denies" the allegations and initially indicated he would stay involved in ministry. Fuller later spoke directly to congregants and called the accusations "absolutely false," as reported by The Christian Post. The church's website lists Fuller and his wife, Asia, as the founders of the congregation in 2022, and services have continued at the Fort Worth location while the case moves forward.
Legal status and potential penalties
Local reporting identifies the current allegation as a second-degree felony. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, that is how the charge appears in court records. Under Texas law, a second-degree felony is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, per the Texas Penal Code. An indictment means a grand jury found probable cause to proceed, but prosecutors still have to prove the case in court.
What happens next
As of now, there is no publicly posted schedule for an arraignment on the new indictment, and upcoming court filings will determine the next steps. After the original arrest, Fuller's attorney, Bret Martin, told reporters that the congregation had been supportive, according to The Dallas Morning News. Prosecutors have not released the full charging papers, and the Tarrant County court docket will be the definitive guide for future hearings and deadlines.
For now, Fuller remains in custody while the case works its way through the legal system. Court records and local reporting will provide the next updates on filings, hearings, and any official statements from the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
