Jeff Pegues was born on March 4, 1974 and he is (Age:52 years old) and he is a powerhouse in journalism, known for his fearless reporting and in-depth storytelling. With multiple Emmy Awards under his belt, he’s covered everything from police-community relations to election security, making waves with his books Black and Blue and Kompromat. 

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Jeff Pegues Wiki & Early Life

Jeff Pegues Wiki

Jeff Pegues grew up in Washington, D.C., and later spent part of his childhood in Westport, Connecticut. He had a strong interest in sports and was an all-state track star and football player during his school years. His early experiences shaped his disciplined and determined personality.

Full NameJeff Pegues
ProfessionJournalist, Author
Age52 years old
Date of BirthMarch 4, 1974
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac/Sun SignPisces
BirthplaceWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Current AddressWashington, District of Columbia, USA

Jeff Pegues Wife, Children

Jeff Pegues with his Daughters

He married to Tareaz Pegues and together they are blessed with two daughters elder one name is Jordyn Tareaz.

Relationship StatusMarried
Wife/GirlfriendWife: Tareaz
Children Daughter: Jordyn Tareaz

Jeff Pegues Education

Jeff Pegues attended Miami University in Ohio, where he excelled in athletics. He was a starting wide receiver on the football team and a track and field standout. His time at the university helped him build the confidence and skills that later fueled his success in journalism.

SchoolYet to be updated
Alma MaterMiami University in Oxford, Ohio
Highest QualificationGraduate 

Jeff Pegues Career

Jeff Pegues has had a distinguished career in journalism, starting in the late 1990s as an anchor for WITI and UPN. He later joined WSVN-TV in Miami as an evening anchor, establishing his reputation for reliable news coverage. 

In 2003, Pegues moved to WBAL-TV in Baltimore, where he earned nominations for his reporting. He then joined WABC-TV in New York, where he spent nearly a decade and won multiple Emmy Awards for covering major events like Superstorm Sandy.

Pegues joined CBS News in 2013 as a Transportation Correspondent and was promoted to Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent in 2014. 

By 2021, he became Chief National Affairs and Justice Correspondent, covering pivotal issues like police relations and election security. He left CBS in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of impactful reporting.

YearRoleCompany
1996Anchor and ReporterWITI
1997AnchorUPN
1997Evening AnchorWSVN-TV (Fox affiliate in Miami, Florida)
2003ReporterWBAL-TV (Baltimore, Maryland)
2003ReporterWABC-TV (New York City)
2013CorrespondentCBS News
2013Transportation CorrespondentCBS News
2014Justice and Homeland Security CorrespondentCBS News
2021Chief National Affairs and Justice CorrespondentCBS News
2024Laid offCBS News

Awards

YearAward
2013Sigma Delta Chi Award
VariousEmmy Awards
2019Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree

Books

YearBook Title
2017Black and Blue: Inside the Divide between the Police and Black America
2018Kompromat: How Russia Undermined American Democracy

Jeff Pegues Net Worth, Salary

Jeff CBS’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million and his annual income is between $24k – $72k, from his work as a journalist.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$1 million – $5 million
Salary (Approx.)$24k – $72k

Jeff Pegues Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Jeff Pegues Height
HeightYet to be updated
Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorBald
Eye ColorBrown

Jeff Pegues Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn

InstagramInstagram Profile jordyntareaz
FacebookFacebook Profile jeffpegues.cbsnews
LinkedInLinkedIn Profile jeff-pegues

4 Interesting Facts About Jeff Pegues

  1. Jeff Pegues, a distinguished journalist, was crowned Homecoming King during his senior year of high school.
  2. In colleHeackup to Canadian Football League legend Milt Stegall.
  3. He is credited with bringing the story of David Goldman and his international fight for his son into the headlines. 

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