CBS News Terminates Scott Pelley Following Dispute with Executive Producer
CBS News has terminated Scott Pelley, a veteran correspondent for '60 Minutes', following a contentious exchange with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton. The incident occurred during a staff meeting where Pelley reportedly criticized Bilton's qualifications and accused CBS News' editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, of undermining the show's success. Bilton responded with a letter accusing Pelley of hijacking the meeting and displaying hostility, leading to Pelley's immediate termination. Pelley, who has been with CBS for 37 years, issued a statement criticizing the network's new management and alleging pressure to include unverified assertions in politically sensitive stories.