The Independent World6/1/2026Media4 min read
Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Head of 'Murdering' 60 Minutes
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Scott Pelley accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' 60 Minutes and criticizes new producer Nick Bilton's qualifications
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Bari Weiss has been a polarizing figure in the media world since taking the reins at CBS last October.
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In a remarkable sign of the turmoil at CBS’s top-rated “60 Minutes,” correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS News head Bari Weiss of “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job, according to reports. ...
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