60 Minutes host Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS chief of ‘murdering’ show
Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS News following a confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. Pelley accused Weiss of undermining the show during a contentious staff meeting, leading to his immediate termination. This incident reflects ongoing turmoil at CBS News amid significant leadership changes.
- ▪Scott Pelley was terminated after a heated meeting where he criticized CBS News leadership.
- ▪He accused Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show and questioned her qualifications.
- ▪The firing is part of broader changes at CBS News following a merger and new leadership.
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Veteran CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired from the network following an explosive confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over new leadership at 60 Minutes. Pelley, a correspondent for 60 Minutes since 2004 and one of the most recognizable faces in broadcast journalism, was terminated effective immediately on Tuesday after a contentious staff meeting Monday in which he accused Weiss of “murdering” the long-running agency, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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