Scott Pelley Fired from 60 Minutes Following Clash with New Executive Producer Nick Bilton
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Rebecca Luther
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Summary
Longtime CBS News journalist Scott Pelley has been fired from 60 Minutes following a behind-the-scenes clash with new executive producer Nick Bilton. The shake-up comes amid broader tensions at the iconic newsmagazine as Bilton, a former New York Times and Vanity Fair writer with a controversial reputation, takes over leadership. Pelley, a 20-year veteran of the program and former CBS Evening News anchor, was reportedly dismissed after disagreements over editorial direction and story selection. The firing has sent shockwaves through CBS News and raised questions about the future direction of 60 Minutes under Bilton's leadership.
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The shake-up comes amid broader tensions at the iconic newsmagazine as Bilton takes over leadership.
Pelley, a 20-year veteran of the program and former CBS Evening News anchor, was reportedly dismissed after disagreements over editorial direction and story selection.
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