Jeff Pegues is an American journalist and chief justice and homeland security correspondent for CBS News.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS Evening News
Breakthrough:Joined CBS News network headquarters team as a national correspondent based in Washington in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Jeff Pegues
- Full Name: Jeff Pegues
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program CBS Evening News
- Current Role: Chief justice and homeland security correspondent
- Date of Birth: March 4, 1970
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Francyne Pegues
Jeff Pegues Age
Jeff Pegues is 56 years old. He was born on March 4, 1970, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Education
He attended Miami University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.
- Miami University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Mass Communication
- Period: 1992
Career & Work
Jeff Pegues' career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and WABC-TV.
Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent
Period: 2013–Present
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2003–2013
Details: New York, NY
Organization: WBAL-TV
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2001–2003
Details: Baltimore, MD · Anchored evening news broadcasts and spearheaded local investigative segments.
Rise to Fame
Jeff Pegues rose to prominence for his role for the book Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between Police and the Black Community.
Notable Works
- Book: Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between Police and the Black Community (Author, 2017) — Analytically breaks down policing metrics and community relationships across American cities
Notable Coverage
- Ransomware Attacks and Election Security - CBS News - Extensively covers domestic terror investigations, justice issues, and cyber threats
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Local News Coverage
Jeff Pegues Family & Relationships
Jeff Pegues is married to Francyne Pegues.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jeff Pegues
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 4, 1970
- Age: 56
- Birthday: March 4
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Francyne Pegues
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Francyne Pegues (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/jeffpeguescbs
