Jim Thornton has been fired from “Wheel of Fortune” after Sony Pictures Television finished its investigation into allegations linked to a May flight. The announcer was suspended this week, and the studio said Friday his employment was terminated immediately.
4, saying: “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately. He used 988 Lifeline resources and was sent a link to another site. Sony Pictures Television confirmed the firing on Sept.
The images appeared to show a chat forum with disturbing discussions. Law enforcement met the plane after it landed and spoke with Thornton. Thornton’s lawyer, Allison Hart, gave a different explanation.
A passenger photographed Thornton’s laptop and complained to the airline, according to TMZ. His attorney says he was not arrested or charged. She said Thornton became involved in suicide -prevention advocacy after losing a close family member two years ago. Hart said Thornton believed he was opening a mental health support forum. She added that he left after realizing what the site was about and said: “In short, my client did nothing wrong. She also said the site was not unlawful and that Thornton “has never viewed, downloaded or consumed any child pornography whether on that commercial flight in May or at any other time.”
