Pierre Thomas, an Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont Award-winning journalist, began his impactful television career by joining CNN as a justice correspondent in 1997. He further solidified his prominent role in broadcast journalism upon moving to ABC News in 2000, where he serves as Chief Justice Correspondent. His exceptional contributions to ABC News’ comprehensive coverage of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks earned him an Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont award that same year. Prior to his work in television, Thomas honed his investigative skills in print, starting his journalism career at The Roanoke Times and World-News before spending ten years at The Washington Post from 1987.
Most recently, in 2023, he received the prestigious Paul White Award, the RTDNA’s highest individual honor, celebrating his lifetime achievements and significant influence on the journalistic landscape. As Chief Justice Correspondent for ABC News, Thomas remains at the forefront of breaking news, delivering crucial insights into the nation’s most significant legal and justice stories.