Jeff Vaughn Biography
Jeff Vaughn is an American award-winning former journalist best known for his tenure as an anchor for CBS2 and KCAL9 in Los Angeles. He worked at the stations until 2023, when he was let go—a decision he has since challenged in court, filing a $5 million lawsuit against CBS.
In 2024, Vaughn filed a $5 million lawsuit against CBS and its parent company (Paramount Global), alleging that his dismissal in September 2023 was due to his race, age, sex, and sexual orientation — specifically claiming the network implemented quotas favoring younger, non-white, non-male anchors.
The lawsuit claims he was gradually excluded from assignments and promotions and ultimately replaced by a younger minority anchor, despite strong ratings and performance.
Before joining CBS2 and KCAL9, Vaughn served as a news anchor at WXYZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Detroit, beginning in January 2013. Throughout his career, he has also been actively involved in community service, supporting charitable initiatives benefiting individuals living with multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Jeff Vaughn Age
Jeff was born and raised in Kansas, United States. His information about when he was born and celebrates his birthday is not known to the public.
Jeff Vaughn Education
Jeff attended and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. READ: Cheryl Scott
Jeff Vaughn Height
The award-winning journalist stands tall at a height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 m. Details about his other body measurements are not known but will be updated once confirmed available.
Jeff Vaughn Family
Jeff was born and raised in Kansas but details about his parents and siblings is not available. We will update his information once updated in the public eye.
Jeff Vaughn Wife
Vaughn is currently married to his wife Jaime. The couples tied the knot on June 8, 2008. The venue where the wedding took place will be updated as soon as possible. However, the couples are proud parents of one son.
Jeff Vaughn CBS 2 and KCAL9
Jeff is an award-winning former anchor and reporter who joined CBS2 and KCAL9 news team in November 2015 as a news anchor and reporter. Before joining CBS 2 and KCAL 9 he also worked as a news anchor at WXYZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Detroit, since January 2013.
Jeff is a four-time Emmy award-winning journalist. He won won a California Emmy for anchoring Wildfire Relief in 2017, a Michigan Emmy in 2013 for anchoring breaking news, a Texas Emmy in 2012 for anchoring continuing coverage and a Michigan Emmy in 2006 for ‘Best Large-Market Anchor.’
He started his career in broadcasting with KNSS Radio in Wichita, Kansas before making his transition to television news. Jeff as a braodcast journalist has served several stations as a news anchor and reporter including WDIV-TV (NBC) in Detroit, KENS-TV (CBS) in San Antonio, Texas; KSHB-TV (NBC) in Kansas City, Missouri; KCBD-TV (NBC) in Lubbock, Texas.
Vaughn loves investing his energy outside and incorporates mountain trekking, climbing and cycling as his greatest side interests. A foodie, he loves to eat his way through the Los Angeles culinary scene, attempting new dishes at whatever point he gets an opportunity. Vaughn’s number one food is grill, and attempts to imitate Aaron Franklin from his terrace balance smoker. His people group inclusion incorporates supporting cause occasions for those living with various sclerosis and Alzheimer’s.
Lawsuit Against CBS | Why did Vaughn Sue CBS?
In 2024, Vaughn filed a $5 million lawsuit against CBS and its parent company (Paramount Global), alleging that his dismissal in September 2023 was due to his race, age, sex, and sexual orientation — specifically claiming the network implemented quotas favoring younger, non-white, non-male anchors.
The lawsuit claims he was gradually excluded from assignments and promotions and ultimately replaced by a younger minority anchor, despite strong ratings and performance.
Jeff Vaughn Salary
Vaughn as a reporter and a former news anchor of KCAL9 News at 8 p.m and 10 p.m in Los Angeles, California earned an estimated annual salary of $82,456. His exact amount of salary was not known
Jeff Vaughn Net Worth
Vaughn is an American award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter who has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
