Shimon Prokupecz Bio, Age, Nationality, Parents, Siblings, Height, Net Worth

Shimon Prokupecz is an American journalist and television personality who is most known for his work as a crime and justice correspondent for CNN’s Washington bureau, where he focuses on FBI-related topics and law enforcement problems.

Shimon Prokupecz: Bio, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity

The CNN’s reporter, Shimon Prokupecz was  born on April 2, 1978, and reared in Brooklyn, New York City’s most populous borough.

Except for the fact that he is of American nationality and white ethnicity, and his zodiac sign is Aries, there isn’t much information regarding his childhood or family background.

Education History

Shimon pursued his study at Hunter College after graduating from a local high school.

However, there is no information on whether he completed his education or which topic he majored in, but based on his professional achievement, it is highly likely that he obtained instruction in journalism.

All about Shimon Prokupecz’s Career

Shimon started his professional career as a paralegal at the District Attorney’s office in his hometown. He eventually put some effort into journalism and reporting, and joined the NBC flagship station’s virtual channel – WNBC – as its producer, after sharpening his talents in legal work.

Later, he moved to ABC’s WABC-TV, where he worked as an assignment editor. All of these activities and endeavors undoubtedly aided Shimon Prokupecz in honing his professional reporting talents and increasing his notoriety.

Shimon moved to Washington, D.C. in 2013 to work as a justice producer for CNN. As a successful and well-known reporter, he was later relocated to CNN’s New York City headquarters, where he worked as a law enforcement producer covering the FBI and the New York Police Department.

Shimon Prokupecz’s professional career took off in 2017 when he returned to Washington, D.C., where he has worked as a crime and justice reporter for CNN since then.

Shimon has covered several of the country’s most groundbreaking stories, including the 2014 shooting of 18-year-old African-American boy Michael Brown, which led to charges being filed against Senator Robert Menendez, and the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, in which a security guard killed 49 people and injured 53 others in the gay nightclub Pulse.

Other highlights for Shimon Prokupecz include the Trump Tower wiretapping allegations in 2016, with current US President Donald Trump accusing his predecessor Barack Obama of wiretapping his phones during the presidential campaign, and covering and reporting on alleged Russian meddling in the US Presidential Election.

Aside from the ones already listed, Shimon Prokupecz has appeared in a number of other CNN programs and shows, including “CNN Newsroom,” “CNN Saturday,” “At This Hour,” “The Lead with Jake Tapper” podcast, and “Anderson Cooper 360°.”

The Terrorist Attack in Manhattan is a contentious issue. Shimon Prokupecz was one of the CNN reporters reporting the ‘Manhattan Attack’ in late October 2017, when a truck plowed over 11 people in Lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center, injuring 11 and killing eight.

“Police know who he is,” Shimon stated, drawing public attention to his refusal to give specifics about the attacker’s appearance. He’s been described to them. I’m not going to say anything about it right now.”

Net Worth and Salary

According to credible sources, Shimon Prokupecz’s net worth as of mid-2022 is projected to be over $2 million, accumulated during the course of his professional career, which began in the mid-2000s.

Relationship Status: Divorced?

Despite his regular appearances on television and his celebrity, Shimon Prokupecz has managed to keep his personal life secret, with little knowledge about former love affairs or romantic connections.

Shimon is not gay, and it appears that he is still single, despite the allegations regarding his sexual orientation.

Height, Weight, Eyes Color

Shimon stands 5 feet 8′′ tall and has a lean and toned frame.

Social Media Profile

Shimon Prokupecz, one of CNN’s most prominent TV personalities, is highly active on numerous social media networks, including Twitter, where he routinely makes updates about his professional career and has more than 30,000 followers.

He also has a large following on Instagram, having over 1,700 followers.