Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 7, 1958 |
Birth Place | England |
Age | 65 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
John Sweeney, the renowned journalist from England, has made a significant impact in the field of journalism throughout his career. With his notable journalistic contributions, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $4 million by the year 2024. Sweeney's dedication and relentless pursuit of truth have earned him accolades, and his investigations have shed light on critical social and political issues. He is well-respected in his profession and continues to be a trusted voice in journalism in England and beyond.
About
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his work with BBC's Panorama, producing documentaries about some of the most corrupt organizations and countries on Earth, including Scientology and North Korea.
Before Fame
After attending the London School of Economics, her worked at The Observer for 12 years, during which time he was unsuccessfully sued for defamation by the Barclay brothers.
Trivia
He's written more than half a dozen novels about his experiences and what he's learned as an investigative journalist. He won the inaugural Paul Foot Award in 2005.
Family Life
He and wife Tomiko came under fire in 2013 for endangering students on a trip to North Korea by using them as cover to enter the country.
Associated With
While covering Robert Mugabe and corruption in Zimbabwe in the early 2000s, he was forced to ride in a car trunk to get around the country and find his story. Being a journalist, his presence in the country was illegal at the time.