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Sony Pictures Television fires Jim Thornton after being caught in a pedophile chat during a flight
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Sony Pictures Television fires Jim Thornton after being caught in a pedophile chat during a flight

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  • Sony Pictures Television fired Wheel of Fortune host Jim Thornton after he was caught engaging in a pedophile chat during an American Airlines flight in May, according to footage obtained by the Daily Mail.
  • Thornton, 61, had worked on the show since 2011 and was also a voice actor in films such as Monsters, Inc.

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Jim Thornton had been the host of Wheel of Fortune since 2011 and also worked as a voice actor in animated films such as Monsters, Inc. The show is the American version of Wheel of Fortune.

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Sony Pictures Television announced this Friday the dismissal of Jim Thornton, the veteran host of Wheel of Fortune, the American version of Wheel of Fortune, after he was caught participating in a pedophile chat during a flight.

As reported by the Daily Mail, a spokesperson for the company stated: "Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton's contract with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated with immediate effect."

This Friday, the Daily Mail obtained images allegedly taken by another passenger aboard an American Airlines flight in May, in which Thornton is seen visiting a pedophile chat room on his laptop.

Allison Hart, a lawyer for Thornton, 61, testified that the voice actor clicked on the website by mistake, although according to the Mail, the host spent about an hour in the chat.

Hours after his firing, Thornton's Facebook account was no longer accessible to the public. The account had been active earlier in the day and featured photos and videos of Thornton backstage on the popular game show set.

Thornton has been the host of the television contest since 2011 and has also worked as a voice actor in animated films such as Monsters, Inc.

Thornton's name and photos were also removed from the show's social media channels.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • A police investigation will be opened against Jim Thornton for his participation in the pedophile chat.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • Sony Pictures Television will announce a new host for Wheel of Fortune in the coming weeks.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will legal charges be brought against Jim Thornton for his involvement in the pedophile chat?
  • What steps will Sony Pictures Television take to replace Thornton on the show?
  • Were there additional witnesses besides the passenger who took the images?

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