‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton's lawyer shares new details on airline incident after suspension

‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton's lawyer shares new details on airline incident after suspension

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Key Points:

  • Jim Thornton, announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," has been suspended from the show following an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight on May 14, though he denies any wrongdoing.
  • Thornton's lawyer stated that he was questioned by law enforcement for less than five minutes, was not arrested, and was released immediately after officers determined no illegal conduct occurred.
  • American Airlines confirmed that an incident was reported and law enforcement was notified, while Sony is conducting a thorough investigation and recasting the announcer role during this period.
  • Thornton has been with "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011, succeeding former announcer Charlie O’Donnell, and worked alongside host Pat Sajak until Sajak's retirement in 2024.

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