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'60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired

'60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired

Summary

CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for the program "60 Minutes," after a heated meeting with new leaders at the news show. The meeting involved arguments between Pelley and the new executive producer, Nick Bilton, and criticism of the editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.

Key Facts

  • Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes."
  • CBS News fired Scott Pelley following a tense staff meeting.
  • During the meeting, Pelley clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton.
  • Pelley accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of harming the reputation of "60 Minutes."
  • This firing is part of ongoing changes and upheaval at CBS News.
  • Steve Kroft, a former "60 Minutes" correspondent who worked there for 30 seasons, commented on the situation with Geoff Bennett.
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