Lawyer for Wheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton Speaks Out After Suspension

Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for Wheel of Fortune, has been suspended from the ABC game show following undisclosed allegations. His lawyer is now attempting to clear his name, stating that Thornton did not engage in any illegal conduct. The attorney clarified that Thornton was not arrested or charged after a passenger complaint occurred on an American Airlines flight. The legal representative continues to provide details regarding the plane incident to address the current recasting situation.