Wheel of Fortune Voice Under Fire | Colorado Springs News

Jim Thornton, the beloved voice of “Wheel of Fortune,” is in hot water after a passenger on his flight spotted disturbing messages on his laptop—allegedly involving minors and child pornography. Though not arrested or charged, Thornton was suspended by Sony as they investigate, temporarily recasting his role. His legal team insists he’s innocent, claiming he was seeking help through suicide prevention forums when an acquaintance sent him to a chatroom for people with pedophilic thoughts—which he allegedly left immediately. But timestamps suggest otherwise, sparking controversy. His lawyer argues no crime occurred and that he never viewed illegal content, but whether he’ll ever return to the mic remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e18d2f076a0aa9b2