FCC Chair Rebukes Former '60 Minutes' Correspondent Over Dismissal Comments

Deadline • 08 juin 01h07

FCC Chair Brendan Carr denounced former CBS journalist Scott Pelley after the reporter said his firing was unexpected, while CBS executives defended the termination as a standard editorial decision.

CNN • 07 juin 15h47

Scott Pelley, recently dismissed from CBS News, accused the network’s leadership of mismanaging the flagship program and alleged political bias in editorial decisions.

The Hollywood Reporter • 07 juin 15h47

In an interview with The New York Times, veteran journalist Scott Pelley detailed the circumstances of his firing from "60 Minutes" and urged the departure of CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, citing concerns over leadership changes and perceived political bias.

Mediaite • 07 juin 12h00

In his first interview after being dismissed from "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of bias toward the Trump administration and of editorial missteps, urging her ouster.

Variety • 07 juin 11h11

In an interview, Scott Pelley urged Paramount Skydance to dismiss Bari Weiss as head of CBS News, citing concerns over her experience and perceived political bias.

The Daily Beast • 07 juin 00h36

Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley thanked supporters on Instagram following his dismissal by CBS News, after a week of public criticism of the network's new leadership.

NBC News • 05 juin 16h19

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim of '60 Minutes' have announced their intention to remain with the program despite recent leadership changes and tensions within the newsmagazine.

AP News • 05 juin 04h04

Scott Pelley faced dismissal from CBS after vocally criticizing management during a staff meeting, resonating with many workers who dream of standing up to their bosses.

CNN • 04 juin 15h26

Nick Bilton, the newly appointed executive producer of '60 Minutes', faces challenges following recent staff departures, including the firing of Scott Pelley, as the program prepares for its upcoming season on September 13.

Forbes • 03 juin 17h29

Scott Pelley has accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of dishonesty following his recent firing, highlighting a divide within the network's leadership.

BBC • 03 juin 15h15

Scott Pelley has been terminated from CBS News after expressing concerns about the station's direction and perceived politicization under new leadership.

CBS News • 03 juin 11h00

CBS News has terminated longtime correspondent Scott Pelley one day after a confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.

The Jerusalem Post • 03 juin 10h11

CBS News has terminated the contract of '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley amid significant turnover in the show's management, following disagreements with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

Variety • 03 juin 01h31

Scott Pelley has been terminated from CBS News after a conflict with new '60 Minutes' executive producer Nick Bilton. This change marks a significant shift as Pelley is the fourth reporter to leave the program this year.

Variety • 02 juin 02h50

Bill Owens, the former executive producer of '60 Minutes', expressed concerns about the new leadership at CBS News, accusing them of prioritizing partisan agendas over journalistic integrity.

AP News • 01 juin 20h58

Scott Pelley has publicly criticized CBS head Bari Weiss, claiming she is undermining '60 Minutes' following recent staff changes. Pelley expressed concerns during a meeting with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton, regarding his qualifications and the recent firings at the program.

AP News • 28 mai 19h59

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, has appointed Nick Bilton as the new executive producer of '60 Minutes', replacing Tanya Simon after a year in the role. This change reflects a strategic shift to adapt the program for modern journalism.