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Over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for ‘60 Minutes,’ right for the audience.”
Owens delivered a similar farewell in his memo from last month, writing
Rewarding Trump with tens of millions of dollars for filing this bogus lawsuit will not cause him to back down on his war against the media and a free press,
the senators wroteBill Owens, the producer of CBS’s 60 Minutes, resigned in protest,
Sanders wrote on social media, referencing Owens’ April exit
Our parent company Paramount is trying to complete a merger,
"60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley said on-air at the end of an episode last month after Owens resigned
Having defended this show – and what we stand for – from every angle, over time with everything I could, I am stepping aside so the show can move forward.”
McMahon reportedly stood by Owens, who said in the departing memo shared widely on social media
Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways,
he told viewersIndependent journalists are being silenced simply because their reporting may threaten the ambitions of their corporate owners,
she wrote
In a rapidly changing world, Wendy and her teams have worked diligently to articulate a vision and lay a foundation that adapts our news operations for the future,
he wroteThank you for your trust. You hold us accountable, and you remind us why this work matters.”
McMahon acknowledged the viewing audience in her memo Monday, writing
It's become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. It's time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership,
McMahon said
On a personal note, I want to thank Wendy for her partnership over the past four years,
Cheeks wrote
The past few months have been challenging,
In a message to staff, McMahon acknowledged recent difficulties, stating ... and emphasized her pride in CBS' journalistic mission
Today, I am stepping down from my position as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. It has been one of the most meaningful chapters in my career. Leading this extraordinary organization has been the honor of a lifetime because I got to work alongside all of you,
McMahon wrote in a memo to staffers