Remaining '60 Minutes' correspondents explain decision to stay after Scott Pelley's firing
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James Faris
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Summary
The three remaining veteran correspondents of "60 Minutes" — Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim — have issued a memo explaining their decision to stay at the show following the firing of Scott Pelley by Bari Weiss' CBS News. The correspondents express their commitment to preserving the legacy and integrity of the iconic news program, stating they don't want the show to "die" and are determined to continue its tradition of long-form investigative journalism despite internal turmoil and leadership changes at CBS News.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe don't want the show to 'die'
We are committed to preserving the legacy of '60 Minutes'
This is about the future of long-form investigative journalism
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