Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast Journalist, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1957 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas |
Latest News about Scott Pelley
Following his firing, Scott Pelley stated in an interview that CBS News is 'on fire' under the new leadership and claimed the program has 'lost its DNA' after the recent dismissal of executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. Industry analysts immediately predicted Pelley might take legal action against the network due to the 'for cause' termination.
CBS News terminated veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley for cause effective immediately following a confrontational staff meeting with newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton. Pelley had sharply criticized CBS News chief Bari Weiss, accusing her of 'murdering' the program and 'destroying' the news magazine, while also refusing management instructions to inject bias into a politically sensitive story.
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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 |