Wheel of Fortune's Jim Thornton Allegedly Visited Pedophilia Chatroom
Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton is facing scrutiny following reports that he was seen accessing a disturbing chatroom on his laptop while on a flight. The incident has led to his suspension as further details emerge regarding the nature of the content.
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More details regarding the suspension of "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton are emerging: According to TMZ, the website has received photos from an American Airlines passenger who…
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