CBS News Chief Bari Weiss Defends Scott Pelley's Firing from 60 Minutes
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Ted Johnson
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Summary
CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss defended the firing of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, stating that after attempts to engage with him on changes to the show, they "had to part ways." The termination followed a verbal confrontation at an all-staff meeting where Pelley accused Weiss of "murdering" the top-rated show. New executive producer Nick Bilton delivered the termination letter to Pelley.
Key quotes
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That's the path he chose.
Murdering the top rated show.
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