BUSINESSJun 3 · 12:44 UTCTHE HILLDominick Mastrangelo

CBS fires Scott Pelley after criticism of network leadership

CBS News has fired Scott Pelley, a veteran journalist and '60 Minutes' correspondent, following his public criticism of network leadership during a staff meeting. Pelley accused the program’s top boss of being unqualified and the executive editor of attempting to 'murder' the show.

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