CBS News fires longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley
Summary
CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes," after a heated meeting with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton. The firing came a day after Pelley publicly criticized Bilton and CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss during a staff meeting, and both sides failed to find a way to work together in a private follow-up meeting.Key Facts
- Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes" and former anchor of "CBS Evening News."
- Nick Bilton recently became the new executive producer of "60 Minutes."
- During a staff meeting, Pelley openly criticized Bilton’s qualifications and Bari Weiss, calling Weiss’s leadership damaging to the show.
- Bilton said Pelley acted with hostility and showed no interest in collaborating.
- CBS News announced they had "parted ways" with Pelley after unsuccessful private talks.
- Weiss and Bilton had tried to engage Pelley privately before the public conflict.
- Some "60 Minutes" staff applauded Pelley during the difficult meeting.
- CBS News leadership wants to take the show in a new direction for the modern era.
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