Bari Weiss Speaks on Scott Pelley’s ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘That’s the Path That He Chose’
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss announced the firing of "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, citing a broken foundation of trust after Pelley criticized CBS leadership.
- The dismissal followed a contentious staff meeting where Pelley accused Weiss of "murdering '60 Minutes'" and rejected the new tech journalist Nick Bilton's role.
- Weiss stated that despite attempts to reconcile, the network had to part ways with Pelley, who was informed of his firing on Tuesday evening.
- Pelley disputed Weiss's claim, stating there was no effort made to "find a way back" before his dismissal.
- CBS News has not yet released an official statement regarding Pellley's firing.