Longtime CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired from 60 Minutes. The decision follows a reported clash between Pelley and the program's new management. Pelley had been a prominent figure at the news magazine.
Following his dismissal, Pelley reportedly called journalist Bari Weiss "disingenuous." Weiss had publicly defended the decision to fire Pelley. Speculation has also emerged regarding the future of other 60 Minutes journalists, including Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, in the wake of Pelley's departure.
The firing has generated significant discussion within the media industry. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
