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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Over Alleged Pedophilia Chatroom Activity

Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended while Sony Pictures TV investigates after TMZ reported a passenger saw his laptop open to a disturbing chatroom on a May American Airlines flight that appeared to cater to pedophiles; the photos cited by TMZ are unverified, Thornton was questioned by authorities in LA, his lawyer says it was a misunderstanding connected to suicide-prevention advocacy, and there are no confirmed charges as the show begins recasting during the probe.

via Variety|

#allegations #chatroom #jim-thornton

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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Suspended as Probe Targets Alleged Pedophilia Chatroom Photos

Jim Thornton, Wheel of Fortune’s longtime announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television pending an investigation into alleged pedophilia chatroom photos TMZ published, which reportedly show screenshots from a May flight. A passenger alerted crew and authorities questioned Thornton; no charges were filed. Thornton’s attorney says he has done suicide-prevention advocacy and briefly visited a chatroom for pedophilic thoughts (lifeline.chat) but left upon realizing its nature, asserting no unlawful activity and no arrest. THR notes TMZ’s photos haven’t been vetted. Sony says they are recasting while the investigation proceeds.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

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Wheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton Faces Plane-Chat Allegations Amid Suspension

After a May flight, reports emerged that Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton was in a pedophile chat room on a plane, based on a fellow passenger’s photos. Thornton’s lawyer says the chat room wasn’t unlawful and he never viewed child pornography; law enforcement briefly investigated and found no wrongdoing, and he has not been charged. Sony Pictures Television suspended him and Wheel of Fortune is recasting while the investigation continues.

via E! News|

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Wheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton Put on Leave Over Plane Chatroom Allegations

TMZ published photos showing Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton on a plane looking at an alleged pedophilia chatroom; a passenger alerted a flight attendant, Thornton was questioned by police at the gate and released, and Sony suspended him while the show is recasting. Thornton’s attorney claims he inadvertently clicked into a suicide-prevention chat site and left the page once he realized what it was; no charges have been filed as investigations continue.

via Page Six|

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entertainment21 hours ago•53 min saved

Seacrest Keeps Distance From Wheel of Fortune Controversy Amid Investigation

Ryan Seacrest is staying out of the Wheel of Fortune controversy surrounding longtime announcer Jim Thornton, who has been suspended as Sony Pictures Television conducts a thorough investigation and recasts his role. An insider says Seacrest prefers to distance himself from workplace drama and protect his own brand, leaving executives to handle the situation while Thornton’s future with the show remains in flux.

via Yahoo|

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Wheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton Under Police Inquiry After Alleged In-Flight Website Visit

Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton was questioned by police after an in‑flight incident in May in which a fellow passenger reported he visited an inappropriate site. Thornton’s lawyer says it was an accidental click redirected to a pedophilia-support forum (lifeline.chat) and that he left the page immediately; no arrests or charges have been filed. Sony suspended him and is recasting while an investigation continues, with Thornton reportedly being edited out of the show’s 44th season. He has been with the series since 2011 and has publicly supported suicide-prevention efforts.”,

via Page Six|

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Wheel of Fortune's Jim Thornton placed on leave as investigation proceeds

Wheel of Fortune's longtime announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television while a thorough investigation into allegations—centered on an incident aboard an American Airlines flight in May—unfolds and his role is being recast; Thornton has been the show's announcer since 2011 and has other TV/voice credits.

via The Independent|

#arts-entertainment #investigation #jim-thornton

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Jim Thornton's Lawyer Denies Criminal Flight Allegations in Wheel of Fortune Suspension

Jim Thornton’s lawyer denies TMZ’s report of criminal conduct on a May flight, saying no illegal activity occurred and law enforcement cleared him quickly; Sony Pictures Television suspended him and began recasting as an internal investigation continues, with Thornton’s tenure on Wheel of Fortune dating back to 2010.

via USA Today|

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Wheel of Fortune to replace Jim Thornton after suspension over flight incident

Wheel of Fortune is scrambling to replace longtime announcer Jim Thornton after a suspension tied to an airline incident in May; the 44th season has already taped some episodes, so producers will re-edit them with a new announcer. Sony Pictures Television is conducting a thorough investigation. Thornton’s attorney says he did not engage in any illegal conduct. American Airlines confirmed the plane Thornton was on was met by law enforcement on landing at LAX following a passenger complaint, as the show moves forward with recasting and air-editing.

via Page Six|

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Wheel of Fortune Suspends Announcer Jim Thornton Amid On-Plane Incident

Sony Pictures TV has suspended Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton and is recasting while it investigates an alleged incident on a May flight; reports say a passenger alerted crew and police questioned Thornton at the gate, with American Airlines confirming law-enforcement involvement at LAX. Thornton has been a longtime announcer for Wheel since 2010/2011, and Ryan Seacrest now fronts the show.

via TheWrap|

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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended as Sony Probes Allegations

Jim Thornton, Wheel of Fortune’s longtime announcer, has been suspended as Sony Pictures Television investigates allegations against him; the show is recasting during the probe, and Thornton’s attorney says there was no illegal conduct and no charges.

via HuffPost|

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Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid report

Jim Thornton, Wheel of Fortune's announcer since 2011, has reportedly been suspended from the show; the reasons and duration have not been disclosed.

via WJAR|

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Jim Thornton denies misconduct after airline incident triggers Wheel of Fortune suspension

Jim Thornton’s attorney says the Wheel of Fortune announcer did not engage in illegal conduct and was not arrested after an alleged airline incident that led to his suspension; law enforcement questioned him briefly and released him with no charges. American Airlines confirmed an incident was reported, and Sony is recasting the host role while an investigation continues.

via Page Six|

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Wheel of Fortune Fans Debate Replacement as Thornton Under Investigation

Wheel of Fortune announced that announcer Jim Thornton was suspended after allegations tied to a May flight incident; Sony Pictures Television is conducting a thorough investigation. Fans have suggested potential replacements, including Johnny Gilbert and several other announcers, as Season 44 is filmed and set to premiere September 14. Thornton’s return will depend on the investigation’s outcome.

via Yahoo|

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Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid airline incident investigation

Jim Thornton, who has announced Wheel of Fortune since 2010, has been suspended by Sony while allegations from a May airline incident are investigated; no arrests or charges have been made.

via WHIO TV|

#entertainment #investigation #jim-thornton