“Wheel of Fortune” Jim Thornton
Seems in a pre-recorded episode in the midst of an investigation
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9:45 p.m. (Pacific Time) – Jim Thornton‘s lawyer informed TMZ…that the advertiser “engaged in no unlawful conduct, was not arrested, and was not charged with any crime. When requested in regards to the criticism filed by one other passenger on the flight, legislation enforcement spoke with him for 5 minutes or much less, instantly decided that no wrongdoing had occurred, and informed my shopper he was free to go away.”
Jim Thornton appeared on Tuesday night time’s pre-taped episode of “Wheel of Fortune” … hours after Sony Footage Tv introduced an investigation into the longtime announcer.
Ryan Seacrest referred to as out to Jim, asking him what was on the wheel that night time… and Jim gave his ordinary speech about friends and costs. Please notice: “Wheel of Fortune” typically data episodes just a few months upfront.
As TMZ first reported, Jim was detained by legislation enforcement after a flight in Might. Police have been referred to as after a passenger on the airplane complained about him.
Sony Footage Tv beforehand informed TMZ on Tuesday… “Now we have not too long ago turn into conscious of allegations concerning Jim Thornton.”
The studio informed TMZ that Jim was suspended and the recast course of started amid an investigation into the matter.