Leon Harris is an American journalist and newscaster with NBC-owned-and-operated WRC-TV in Washington. He was formerly anchored at CNN headquarters in Atlanta and at Washington, ABC affiliate WJLA-TV.
In 2013, Harris pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Montgomery County, Maryland, and served six months of probation. In January 2022, he was arrested again for a DUI after a crash. After a brief absence, he returned to work in March. In June 2022, he was sentenced to one year in jail (with all but 10 days suspended), three years of probation, and the requirement to use an interlock device on his car.
Leon Harris Biography
Leon Harris was born on 20 April 1961 in Akron, Ohio, USA, and is 63 years old as of 2024. He is an American personality who believes in the Christian religion.
Leon Harris Education
Leon graduated from Buchtel High School in 1979 and earned a National Merit Scholarship to Ohio University. Harris graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1983, majoring in communications. He received an honorary Doctorate from the University in 1999.
Leon Harris Parents
Leon’s father is Leon Sr. and his mother is Lorrene Harris. He has three brothers named Marcus, Jerry, and James Harris, and a sister named Kimberly Harris.
Leon Harris Wife
Leon married Dawn Lomax, whose family is also from Akron and they both met while studying. They have two children named Darren, who graduated from Bucknell University, and Lauren, an educator in Atlanta who graduated from Temple University.
Leon Harris Career
Leon began his career in the early 1980s as an unpaid intern at CNN while finishing college. After graduating in 1983, he joined CNN as a video journalist and later became an assistant director in the satellite department, managing international and domestic satellite coverage for major events like the Persian Gulf War and presidential trips.
In 1991, Harris auditioned for an anchor role and became a full-time anchor. During his time at CNN, he earned several Emmy Awards for covering events like the 2000 presidential election, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the 9/11 attacks. However, as CNN shifted its lineup, Harris felt out of place and eventually left, with his final role being co-anchor of CNN Live Today.
In July 2003, Harris moved to WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., anchoring the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. He won a local Emmy for Best Anchor in 2006. His time at WJLA ended in 2016 when the station chose not to renew his contract. In 2013, Harris shared his story of surviving two life-threatening cases of necrotizing pancreatitis. By April 2017, he joined Washington’s NBC station WRC-TV, where he currently co-anchors News 4 at 4 and reports for News 4 at 11. 1wikipediaÂ
Leon Harris’ Net Worth
Leon’s net worth in figures is not known as there are few sources available.
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