60 Minutes journalist accuses CBS News of penalizing her after contract not renewed
Summary
Sharyn Alfonsi, a longtime reporter for the TV show 60 Minutes, said CBS News did not renew her contract because she refused to change a truthful story. She claims the network is choosing to avoid tough reporting and warned that this will hurt journalism.Key Facts
- Sharyn Alfonsi worked nearly 20 years for CBS News and over 10 years at 60 Minutes.
- CBS did not offer Alfonsi a new contract for the show’s upcoming 59th season.
- Alfonsi says her contract expired on a Saturday and she remains employed but has not been renewed.
- She criticized CBS for punishing her over a report about a prison in El Salvador that was removed from the show.
- Alfonsi said CBS is prioritizing business interests over honest reporting.
- This decision is part of a larger change in 60 Minutes that worries insiders about the show’s future quality.
- Alfonsi’s recent reporting did not appear in the last episodes of season 58.
- With her contract expired, Alfonsi can now look for new jobs.
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