60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash
Summary
Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for the CBS News program 60 Minutes, was fired after a heated meeting with new management. The network recently made major staff cuts to the show, including other correspondents and producers, causing significant changes ahead of the new season.Key Facts
- Scott Pelley worked on 60 Minutes since 2004 and joined CBS News in 1989.
- CBS News fired several key 60 Minutes staff members last week without giving clear reasons.
- Pelley clashed with the new executive editor Nick Bilton and criticized opinion editor Bari Weiss during a meeting.
- After attempts to talk with Pelley failed, Bilton terminated him "for cause" immediately.
- Pelley publicly praised former colleagues who were let go and expressed disappointment about current leadership.
- With Pelley and other departures, 60 Minutes now has three full-time correspondents left before its 59th season.
- The network plans to use more correspondents from other CBS News programs in the future.
- Anderson Cooper also announced he is leaving 60 Minutes earlier this year.
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