Longtime CBS correspondent Scott Pelley accused network leadership of trying to “kill” “60 Minutes” during a confrontation with network leaders.
Pelley criticized editor in chief Bari Weiss and newly named executive producer Nick Bilton in a tense staff-wide meeting.
The shakeup has fueled fears among veteran producers that CBS is attempting to weaken the newsmagazine to appease President Donald Trump.
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CBS News management faced a fresh crisis on Monday after legendary “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused the network’s editor in chief Bari Weiss of trying to “kill” the acclaimed newsmagazine.
