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Evan Perez Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 1, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Evan Perez is an American journalist and senior justice correspondent for CNN.

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Breakthrough:Joined CNN as a Justice Correspondent covering high-profile federal investigations in 2013

10 Quick Facts About Evan Perez

  • Full Name: Evan Perez
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist and correspondent
  • Known For: CNN
  • Current Role: Senior justice correspondent
  • Place of Birth: Maracaibo
  • Gender: Male
  • Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, and Reporter
  • Beats: Politics / Government, Crime / Public Safety, and Investigations
  • Media Level: National
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Evan Perez Age

Evan Perez's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

He attended University of South Florida, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • University of South Florida
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Evan Perez's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and The Wall Street Journal.

Organization: CNN
Role: Senior Justice Correspondent
Period: 2013–Present
Details: Covers national security, federal law enforcement, and the Justice Department.
Organization: The Wall Street Journal
Role: Reporter
Period: 1998–2013
Details: Covered federal law enforcement, national security, and the business of sports.
Organization: Associated Press
Role: Reporter
Period: 1993–1998
Details: Miami · Began professional journalism career covering breaking news and local events.

Rise to Fame

Evan Perez became known for his work as senior Justice Correspondent at CNN.

Notable Coverage

  • Russia Investigation and Mueller Report Coverage - CNN - 2017 - Led coverage of Russian interference in the 2016 US election, earning an Emmy nomination
  • Boston Marathon Bombing Investigation - CNN - 2013 - Broke news on the hunt for the suspects and the subsequent federal investigation

Lesser Known Facts

  • Evan originally intended to study medicine before changing his college major to journalism.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Evan Perez
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Maracaibo

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/evanperez

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