CBS News Chief Defends 60 Minutes Firing Over Broken Trust
Bari Weiss defended Scott Pelley's exit from 60 Minutes, saying trust and mutual respect were broken after a confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton; Pelle y disputed the account, claiming there was no attempt to “find a way back,” as CBS News reshuffled leadership and ousted senior staff including Simon, Mihailovich, Alfonsi and Vega.