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The Executive Producer of 60 Minutes Has Clocked Out
Citing concerns that he would no longer be allowed to make “independent decisions.”
Per the New York Times, the longtime 60 Minutes executive producer has resigned, citing concerns over his journalistic independence in a Tuesday memo to staff. So, 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.” According to an audio recording obtained by Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter, Owens — who has worked for CBS for nearly four decades and is the third person to run 60 Minutes in the news program’s 57-year history — also shared the news of his departure in a meeting that was attended by top staff. His exit comes amid pressure on CBS from President Donald Trump, who has sued the network and parent company Paramount for $20 billion over allegations that a 60 Minutes interview last year with then-vice president Kamala Harris was deceptively edited.
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