Kara Scannell is an American journalist and reporter for CNN.
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Breakthrough:Joined CNN in 2017 as a key investigative legal and financial reporter
10 Quick Facts About Kara Scannell
- Full Name: Kara Scannell
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: CNN
- Current Role: Reporter
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety, Courts / Legal Affairs, and Business / Economy
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network

Kara Scannell Age
Kara Scannell's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Fordham University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Economics.
- Fordham University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Media Studies and Economics
Career & Work
Kara Scannell's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Wall Street Journal.
Organization: CNN
Role: Reporter
Period: 2017–Present
Details: New York · Focuses on law enforcement, financial crimes, and legal affairs reporting.
Organization: Wall Street Journal
Role: Reporter
Period: 2006–2016
Details: New York · Covered federal white-collar prosecutions, the SEC, and financial regulation.
Rise to Fame
Kara Scannell became known for her work as reporter at CNN.
Notable Coverage
- Wall Street financial crime investigations - CNN - Extensively covers major corporate financial crime and political corruption probes
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kara Scannell
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/karascannell









