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Former CBS Journalists Demand Editorial Independence Amid Controversy

12/30/2025

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Former CBS News journalists petition Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to uphold editorial independence after Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief, pulled a "60 Minutes" segment on deported Venezuelan men.
Critics, including correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, say the decision is political.
Weiss contends the segment was flawed and needed more context.
The segment's online appearance intensified the controversy.
Alfonsi accused Weiss of giving Trump administration a 'kill switch,' while Weiss defended decision as essential.

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Former CBS News journalists petition Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to uphold editorial independence after Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief, pulled a "60 Minutes" segment on deported Venezuelan men.
Critics, including correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, say the decision is political.
Weiss contends the segment was flawed and needed more context.
The segment's online appearance intensified the controversy.
Alfonsi accused Weiss of giving Trump administration a 'kill switch,' while Weiss defended decision as essential.