Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton tied to pedophilia chat room scandal
The Page Six report outlines allegations that Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton accessed LifeLine Chat, a site described by outlets as a pedophilia chat room. Thornton was suspended and then fired from the show; LifeLine defended its existence as a support space for minor-attracted individuals and outlined its rules, while Thornton’s lawyer said he was misdirected and he has not been charged with a crime. Photographs and reports tie Thornton to the site during a flight, contributing to significant media attention as the show moves forward without him.
