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Jim Hoffer Biography
Jim Hoffer an American journalist working as an investigative reporter for Eyewitness News in New York City. He earned an Emmy Award for his reporting prowess and is known for being on the front line of several important stories including as the crash of the American flight 587, the 9/11 attack as well as the 2003 Blackout.
Hoffer as well carried out a number of undercover investigations that have led to stricter regulations on New York’s gun shows to protect military vessels.
Jim Hoffer Age
Hoffer was born in 1963 in New York, United States.
Jim Hoffer Career
Hoffer began working at WTIC-TV as an investigative journalist. In June 1998, he joined Eyewitness News Investigative Team on Channel 7. He has remained with the station with is work leading to several reviews in security laws in several states in the U.S. and imprisonment of corrupt persons.
Part of his investigative work has led Hoffer to be undercover and prepare reports on his investigations. For instance, his findings prompted New York lawmakers to shut down the New York gun show and requiring background checks for every gun purchase within the state.
Jim Hoffer Net Worth
Hoffer has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Jim Hoffer Family
Hoffer was born to Patricia Hoffer (nee Lititz). information about his father and his childhood days has not been shared with the public.
Jim Hoffer Married
Hoffer was previously married to Mika Brzezinski, an MSNBC’s Morning Joe co-host. The duo got married in October 1993 at the West Side Church on Block Island, Rhode Island. The first met in 1992 while working at WTHN-TV.
The duo parted ways in 2016. Brzezinski the daughter of Zbiginiew Kazimierz Brzezinski, a former national security adviser to former US President Jimmy Carter. She as well worked as a political commentator and is an author.
The duo shares two daughters named Emilie Hoffer (born in 1996) and Carlie Hoffer (born in 1998).
Jim Hoffer Education
Hoffer enrolled at the Temple University in Philadelphia to study communication and media. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and media.
Jim Hoffer Awards
Peabody Award
Emmy Award
Columbia University’s DuPont Award
The National Edward R. Murrow Award for his investigative reports on the utility company, Con Ed.