Paula Newton Biography / Wiki
Paula Newton is an American journalist working for CNN as the Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, where she covers all major legal stories and works closely with the justice team. She joined CNN as a Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent in 2021. Before joining CNN, she covered the Justice Department, the White House, and legal affairs, and worked as a CBS News correspondent based in Washington, DC.
In addition to contributing to the network’s coverage of Hilary Clinton’s email server, the civil rights investigations in Ferguson and Baltimore, the prosecution of drug lord “El Chapo,” and the Trump administration’s travel ban, Paula covered Special Counsel Robert Mueller and all significant developments about the Mueller investigation. In August 2017, she was among the few journalists present at the tragic white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Paula Newton Age
How old is Newton? She is 58 years old as of 2026. She was born in 1968 in Hamilton, Canada. However, information about her exact date of birth is currently under research.
Paula Newton Education
Paula double majored in psychology and English from the College of William and Mary in 2005. She earned her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and went on to pass the Bar Exams for both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. ALSO READ: Bob Ortega
Paula Newton Height / Measurements
How tall is Newton? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.6m). She also maintains a body weight of 59kgs (130 lbs).
Paula Newton Nationality / Ethnicity / Religion
Paula holds Canadian nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Hamilton, Canada. She is of White-Canadian ethnicity/heritage.
Paula Newton Parents / Family
Newton was born and raised by her parents in Hamilton, Canada. Yet, information about her parents and siblings is not available. We will update you once the information is available.
Paula Newton Husband / Married
Is Newton married? Yes, she is a happily married woman. Information about her husband and children is not available. Paula resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband.
Paula Newton Salary
Newton is an American journalist earning an annual salary between $60,000 and $110,000.
Paula Newton Net Worth
Newton is working for CNN’s Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.
Paula Newton CNN News
Newton has been working for CNN’s Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, where she covers all major legal stories and works closely with the justice team. She joined CNN as a Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent in 2021. Before joining CNN, she covered the Justice Department, the White House, and legal affairs, and worked as a CBS News correspondent based in Washington, DC.
In addition to contributing to the network’s coverage of Hilary Clinton’s email server, the civil rights investigations in Ferguson and Baltimore, the prosecution of drug lord “El Chapo,” and the Trump administration’s travel ban, Paula covered Special Counsel Robert Mueller and all significant developments about the Mueller investigation. In August 2017, she was among the few journalists present at the tragic white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
