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American Airlines passenger reports host Jim Thornton; released
9/4/2026
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Story summary
- Passenger on an American Airlines flight reported host Jim Thornton after seeing him in a pedophilia-related chatroom.
- The incident occurred on May 14, 2026, during a Charlotte-to-Los Angeles flight.
- Law enforcement released Thornton without charges.
- Sony suspended him from Wheel of Fortune and announced a recasting.
- Allison Hart said he intended 988lifeline.org, entered lifeline.chat, which is legal and contains no child pornography.
