Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast Journalist, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas |
Latest News about Scott Pelley
08/06/2026
In a follow-up interview, Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of pressuring staff and interfering with editorial independence. He said the network was in turmoil and argued that the changes under new management had damaged the culture and mission of 60 Minutes.
03/06/2026
CBS News fired Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes after a confrontation with new leadership over the future direction of the program. The dismissal was described by the network as termination for cause, following his public criticism of the changes at the show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scott Cameron Pelley is a veteran American broadcast journalist and author who spent 37 years at CBS News, serving as anchor of the CBS Evening News and the most decorated correspondent in 60 Minutes history. He was terminated for cause by CBS News in June 2026 following a dispute over the direction of 60 Minutes and clashes with new leadership. |
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| Notable Works | Truth Worth Telling (2019) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jane Boone Pelley |
Career
| Total Years at CBS News | 37 years |
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| Recent Event | Fired from CBS News in June 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Author of the 2019 book Truth Worth Telling | |
| 2. Added viewers to CBS Evening News during his anchor tenure | |
| 3. Award-winning journalist | |
| 4. Terminated for cause after accusing CBS News chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' 60 Minutes | |
| 5. Claimed new management instructed him to inject falsehoods into a politically sensitive story, which he refused |