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Pelley Exits 60 Minutes Over Lost Values
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Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has resigned from CBS after 37 years, accusing the network’s new leadership of betraying 60 Minutes’ core values and integrity. He claims the show’s DNA has been lost under pressure to include unverified claims, allow politicians to pick interviewers, and fire senior staff without cause — all while incompetence threatens broadcast stability. Despite recent viewership growth, Pelley says the top leadership has abandoned journalistic standards, making his departure inevitable. Yet he ends with heartfelt thanks to his CBS News colleagues, hoping the network will one day restore courage, competence, and truth to its legacy.
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