‘Wheel of Fortune’ Jim Thornton
Seems in Pre-Taped Episode Amid Investigation
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9:45 PM PT — Jim Thornton‘s legal professional tells TMZ … the announcer “didn’t have interaction in any unlawful conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime. When questioned in regards to the grievance made by a fellow passenger on the flight, legislation enforcement spoke to him for 5 minutes or much less, instantly decided that no wrongdoing had occurred and advised my shopper he was free to go.”
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 tossed to Jim, asking him what was on the wheel that night time … and Jim gave his normal spiel in regards to the visitors and prizes. Value noting — “Wheel of Fortune” normally tapes episodes a pair months upfront.
As TMZ first reported, Jim was detained by legislation enforcement after a flight in Could. Cops had been known as after a passenger on the aircraft complained about him.
Sony Footage Tv beforehand advised TMZ on Tuesday … “We’ve got lately been made conscious of allegations regarding Jim Thornton.”
The studio advised TMZ Jim was suspended and the recasting course of had began amid an investigation into the matter.
