Richard Pérez-Peña | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1963-05-26)May 26, 1963 (age 62) |
| Alma mater | Pomona College |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, writer |
| Employer | The New York Times |
Richard Pérez-Peña (born May 26, 1963 inSantiago,Cuba[1]) is aCuban-American journalist who has been withThe New York Times since 1992.[2] He has covered topics relating toAlbany,New Jersey, healthcare, the media, and higher education. He currently covers breaking news.[3] He was featured in the filmPage One: Inside the New York Times.
A 2012 news story by Pérez-Peña onYale University quarterback, Patrick Witt, was criticized by Witt and some journalists for unfairness and poor sourcing.[4][5][6] While Pérez-Peña defended the accuracy of the story,[7] the Public Editor of theTimes raised concerns about the article, particularly its reporting a sexual assault claim based on anonymous sourcing.[8]
Pérez-Peña was born inSantiago, Cuba and raised inSouthern California. He studied European History atPomona College.[9] In 1987, Pérez-Peña appeared on the TV quiz showJeopardy! and became a 5-time champion, later appearing in the show's first reunion invitational,Super Jeopardy!, in 1990. In 2005, he was asked to participate in the show's Ultimate Tournament of Champions but ended up not appearing in the tournament.[citation needed]
