‘Wheel of Fortune’ Star’s Mystery ‘Allegations’ Revealed

Eric McCandless / Disney via Getty Images Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton’s lawyer has shed new light on why he was suspended from the show and questioned by police. Thornton was suspended on Monday over mysterious allegations tied to an American Airlines flight he took in May. A letter obtained by Page Six from Thornton’s attorney, Allison Hart, reveals that Thornton was caught browsing a chatroom for pedophiles while on board—while wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket. Thornton’s…