Fired 60 Minutes Scott Pelley: CBS told to inject 'falsehoods' into reporting

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Scott Pelley was fired by CBS News after clashing with new network management and accused them of silencing employees and instructing him to inject falsehoods and bias into reporting.
Pelley claimed new management has instructed him to include unverified assertions in politically sensitive stories, invited politicians to choose interview correspondents, and caused incompetence that nearly prevented a show from airing.
CBS News executive Bari Weiss stated the termination was due to a broken foundation of trust and mutual respect, but Pelley contested this, saying no effort was made to resolve issues.
Pelley criticized new leadership for firing senior staff and correspondents without cause, stating it cost 60 Minutes its DNA, and accused executives of lying to staff, undermining journalistic integrity.

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