# Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Amid Flight Investigation

Sony Pictures Television suspends Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton pending an investigation into flight incident allegations.

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Sony Pictures Television suspended Jim Thornton from the game show Wheel of Fortune following allegations against him. [^1]

Sony Pictures Television stated in a statement to Variety that they are recasting the role while conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations. [^2]

TMZ reports that the allegations stem from an incident aboard a commercial flight in May where a passenger raised concerns about Thornton to a flight attendant. [^3]

Jim Thornton's attorney stated that his client did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime. [^4]

The suspension follows an alleged incident that occurred on May 14 during American Airlines Flight 1276, which was en route to Los Angeles International Airport. [^5]

Jim Thornton has served as the voice of Wheel of Fortune since 2011, taking over following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Sony Pictures Television suspended Jim Thornton from the game show Wheel of Fortune following allegations against him. (Consequence, News)
2. Sony Pictures Television stated in a statement to Variety that they are recasting the role while conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations. (Consequence, News)
3. TMZ reports that the allegations stem from an incident aboard a commercial flight in May where a passenger raised concerns about Thornton to a flight attendant. (Consequence, News)
4. Jim Thornton's attorney stated that his client did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. The suspension follows an alleged incident that occurred on May 14 during American Airlines Flight 1276, which was en route to Los Angeles International Airport. (Hindustan Times, News)
6. Jim Thornton has served as the voice of Wheel of Fortune since 2011, taking over following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell. (Consequence, News)

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