CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss Addresses Scott Pelley's Dismissal

Bari Weiss, CBS News Editor-in-Chief, confirmed the dismissal of Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for 60 Minutes, citing a breakdown in trust and mutual respect as the reason for the decision. During a staff call, Weiss stated that the network could not continue working with Pelley after attempts to resolve issues were unsuccessful. Pelley, who joined 60 Minutes in 2004, was reportedly fired following a contentious staff meeting where he criticized incoming executive producer Nick Bilton and Weiss herself. The incident is part of ongoing changes at CBS News following the merger of Paramount and Skydance Media and Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief. Weiss acknowledged Pelley’s contributions to the network during the call and mentioned plans for the future direction of 60 Minutes, which will include new stories and personnel.