Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton is denying any wrongdoing after he was suspended from the long-running game show over allegations stemming from an incident on a commercial flight.

Thornton, 61, addressed the controversy through his attorney after Sony Pictures Television confirmed it had suspended him while investigating the allegations.

Thornton "did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime," his attorney told TMZ on Tuesday, September 1.

The allegations reportedly stem from an incident aboard American Airlines Flight 1276 on May 14, when another passenger complained about Thornton to a flight attendant.

American Airlines confirmed that the plane was met by law enforcement after landing at Los Angeles International Airport, but the airline did not identify Thornton or provide details about the concerns reported by the passenger.

"When questioned about the complaint made by a fellow passenger on the flight, law enforcement spoke to him for five minutes or less, immediately determined that no wrongdoing had occurred and told my client he was free to go," Thornton's attorney continued.

Thornton's denial comes as Sony Pictures Television investigates allegations involving the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, which has seen him suspended from the show .

They told People in a statement: "He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation."

Thornton has been the announcer on Wheel of Fortune since 2011, taking over following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell in 2010.

He has also worked as an announcer on The Price Is Right and The Soup .

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