Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Leadership of 'Murdering' '60 Minutes'

Scott Pelley, a correspondent for the CBS news program "60 Minutes," accused CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the show during a staff meeting, according to reports.

During the meeting, Pelley criticized both Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show's new executive producer. The Washington Times reported that Pelley accused the new producer of having "slender" qualifications, according to the partial quote available in the source material.

"60 Minutes" is a long-running Sunday news program. The Washington Times described it as CBS's "top-rated" program, while the Independent UK characterized it as "hugely successful."

The reports indicate internal conflict at the news organization following leadership changes. Weiss serves as CBS News head and editor in chief, while Bilton has been appointed as the new executive producer of "60 Minutes."

Pelley's comments were delivered during a staff meeting. The specific grievances or context that prompted his accusations were not detailed in the available reporting.

The Washington Times reported that the situation reflects "turmoil" at the program. The full scope of the disagreements between Pelley and CBS News leadership, including any response from Weiss or Bilton, was not specified in the source materials.

No additional details about the staff meeting, including when it occurred or who else was present, were provided in the available reports. The status of Pelley's role at "60 Minutes" following his comments was not addressed in the source materials.