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Pelley Out as 60 Minutes Faces Crisis
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Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has been fired from 60 Minutes after publicly criticizing the show’s new direction, calling out the executive producer’s qualifications and accusing CBS leadership of destroying the program’s legacy. The fallout has ignited a firestorm across media circles, with Jimmy Kimmel and Rachel Maddow denouncing the move as politically driven and emblematic of a dangerous media takeover. An open letter signed by former correspondents and staff demands CBS reaffirm editorial independence and protect the show’s journalistic integrity, as other key figures also depart under the new leadership—led by Nick Bilton, a tech filmmaker with no traditional broadcast background. The controversy pits modernization against tradition, raising urgent questions about the future of broadcast journalism and press freedom.
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