What is Sharyl Attkisson's Net Worth?
Sharyl Attkisson is an American commentator and investigative correspondent with a net worth of $800 thousand. Born in Sarasota, Florida, in January 1961, Sharyl graduated from the University of Florida in 1982 with a degree in broadcast journalism. She began her career as a reporter at the PBS affiliate in Gainesville, Florida, and later worked in various other locations including West Palm Beach, Columbus, and Tampa.
Career Highlights
From 1990 to 1993, Attkisson was an anchor at CNN. In 1993, she became an anchor for CBS focusing on space exploration. Additionally, she anchored CBS News Up to the Minute during her tenure at CBS. Attkisson's exceptional reporting earned her an Investigative Emmy Award nomination in 2001 and she won the award in 2002.
Work at CBS and Resignation
During her time at CBS, Attkisson contributed to the Washington bureau and occasionally substituted as an anchor for the CBS Evening News. However, she resigned from CBS in March 2014, citing frustrations with the network.
Authorship and Allegations
Sharyl Attkisson authored the book Stonewalled: One Reporter's Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington. In the book, she accused CBS of running advertorials and claimed that the network was protecting the Obama administration. Additionally, she alleged that her personal computer had been hacked.