"60 Minutes" Producer Departs Amidst Paramount Interference
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Bill Owens, executive producer of "60 Minutes," is leaving CBS News after four years. He cited Paramount Global's interference with his editorial decisions, particularly regarding a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleges deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview. Owens' departure follows other controversies at CBS News and comes as Paramount seeks a merger with Skydance Media. Tanya Simon will serve as interim executive producer. Owens' decision is seen as a setback for journalistic independence at the newsmagazine.
Bill Owens, executive producer of "60 Minutes," is leaving CBS News after four years. He cited Paramount Global's interference with his editorial decisions, particularly regarding a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleges deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview. Owens' departure follows other controversies at CBS News and comes as Paramount seeks a merger with Skydance Media. Tanya Simon will serve as interim executive producer. Owens' decision is seen as a setback for journalistic independence at the newsmagazine.
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