Defender Steps Forward as Jim Thornton Faces Wheel of Fortune Controversy
Former Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton is defended by ex-contestant Joshua Beach as online backlash grows; Beach urges people not to rush to judgment and to consider that innocence until proven guilty, while noting some material he saw appeared disturbing. Sony ended its working relationship with Thornton after its own review, and authorities reportedly questioned him but did not arrest or charge him. The case underscores that full facts are still forthcoming before conclusions are drawn.
