Veteran Correspondent Scott Pelley Departs '60 Minutes' Amidst CBS News Editorial Conflicts

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Published: 2026-06-05
Category: entertainment
Source: SW Newsmagazine
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Longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley has been dismissed from his role at CBS News. This departure occurs amid internal disputes and a reported power struggle within the news division, following the appointment of a new editor-in-chief. Pelley has publicly alleged editorial interference and attempts to introduce bias into news coverage by the new management.

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