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New CBS News chief draws backlash by pulling ’60 Minutes’ story on El Salvador prison

New CBS News chief draws backlash by pulling ’60 Minutes’ story on El Salvador prison

Summary

CBS News decided not to air a 60 Minutes report about alleged abuse in a prison in El Salvador. The report focused on people deported from the U.S. under President Trump’s administration. The Editor-in-Chief said the segment would be shown later after getting comments from the administration.

Key Facts

  • CBS News canceled a planned segment on 60 Minutes.
  • The report was about allegations of abuse and torture in an El Salvador prison.
  • The individuals in the prison were deported by the Trump administration.
  • Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss stated the segment would air eventually.
  • The delay was due to the need for comments from the administration.
  • William Brangham discussed the issue with Brian Stelter.
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