Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has left CBS News after a clash with the network's new management. Pelley, a veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent, released a lengthy statement criticizing the new leadership, accusing them of instructing him to 'inject falsehoods and bias' into a story.
Pelley's statement comes after he was fired by CBS News on Tuesday, June 2, following a meeting with management. He had questioned and criticized the new executive producer of '60 Minutes', Nick Bilton, in a staff-wide meeting, which led to a crisis inside CBS.
Pelley accused the new management of instructing him to include 'assertions that are unverified' in a story and of giving politicians control over '60 Minutes' interviews. He also criticized the new management for 'incompetence and unprofessionalism'.
Pelley has been a part of CBS News for 37 years and has been a key figure in the success of '60 Minutes'. He expressed his gratitude to the men and women of CBS News who have supported him throughout his career.
