CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Confrontation With New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer
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Ted Johnson, Dominic Patten
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Summary
CBS News terminated Scott Pelley's contract after a verbal confrontation with the new '60 Minutes' executive producer, Bill Owens. Pelley reportedly criticized the news division's leadership during a staff meeting, leading to a heated exchange. The termination was effective immediately, with CBS citing cause. The article details the fallout from the confrontation and the broader tensions within the iconic news program.
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Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes and CBS News on Tuesday evening, days after a verbal confrontation with the show's new executive producer in which the veteran correspondent blasted the news division leadership.
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