60 Minutes host Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS chief of ‘murdering’ show Veteran CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired from the network following an explosive confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over new leadership at 60 Minutes. Pelley accused Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show and challenged the qualifications of newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton subsequently sent Pelley a termination notice citing the confrontation as the cause for dismissal.

• Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS News.
• The firing occurred after a confrontation with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and executive producer Nick Bilton.
• Pelley accused Weiss of ‘murdering’ 60 Minutes and questioned Bilton’s qualifications.
• Pelley was a correspondent for 60 Minutes since 2004.
• Nick Bilton sent Pelley a termination notice citing the confrontation.