'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton's attorney speaks out after game show suspension
Jim Thornton's lawyer says the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer was not arrested or charged after a passenger complained on an American Airlines flight.
TL;DR
- Jim Thornton, announcer for 'Wheel of Fortune,' has been suspended.
- His attorney stated he did not engage in illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with a crime.
- The suspension follows an incident on an American Airlines flight in May where a passenger complained about Thornton's behavior.
- Law enforcement met Thornton at the gate upon arrival at LAX but found no wrongdoing and allowed him to leave.
- Sony Pictures Television Studios is recasting the announcer role during their investigation.