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
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
