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Scott Pelley Rebukes Paramount Over Editorial Oversight Following Producer's Resignation

Bill Owens stepped down as '60 Minutes' executive producer, citing a loss of independence due to corporate supervision tied to Paramount's Skydance merger push.

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Overview

  • Executive producer Bill Owens resigned on April 22, stating he could no longer make independent decisions for '60 Minutes' under Paramount's increased oversight.
  • Scott Pelley publicly criticized Paramount Global during the April 27 broadcast, highlighting newsroom discontent over corporate interference.
  • Paramount is seeking Trump administration approval for its merger with Skydance Media, adding pressure on CBS News to avoid controversial coverage.
  • President Trump has filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS and '60 Minutes,' alleging deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview during the 2024 election.
  • Despite these challenges, '60 Minutes' continues airing investigative reports, including recent critical coverage of Trump administration policies.