'Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was questioned by cops for accidentally visiting inappropriate site on airplane
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Key Points:
- Jim Thornton, announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," was suspended after an incident on a flight where he allegedly accessed a pedophilia support website by mistake, according to his attorney.
- Thornton's lawyer stated he intended to visit suicide prevention forums and was misdirected to a site with a similar URL that supports individuals with pedophilic thoughts, which he left immediately upon realizing its nature.
- No illegal content was viewed or downloaded by Thornton, and law enforcement confirmed no crime occurred, resulting in him being questioned and then released without charges.
- Sony is conducting a thorough investigation and has recast Thornton's role, with plans to edit him out of the upcoming 44th season of "Wheel of Fortune."
- The incident came to light after a fellow passenger reported Thornton to a flight attendant, prompting law enforcement involvement upon the plane's arrival.
