CBS's firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes sparks criticism, alleging dictatorial management by Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, with concerns over media consolidation and potential Trump administration influence.
CBS News has terminated the contract of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, citing his "antipathy to the future of the show." The decision comes amid reports Pelley accused CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" 60 Minutes.
Scott Pelley, a veteran 60 Minutes correspondent, has been fired by CBS News after reportedly accusing Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the news program. New executive producer Nick Bilton cited Pelley's "incivility and contempt" at a staff meeting as grounds for termination.
Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley publicly criticized CBS News management and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss during a heated meeting, calling the firings of producers and correspondents "murder" and a deliberate attempt to "kill" the show. Staff showed support for Pelley, who also praised a young journalist critical of the network's direction.
