Weiss addressed the dismissal of the veteran anchor during an all-hands meeting, citing decisions Pelley made.
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CBS News chief Bari Weiss defended the firing of veteran anchor Scott Pelley during an all-hands staff call Wednesday, according to reports.
Weiss addressed the dismissal in what was described as a dramatic meeting with employees. She characterized Pelley's departure as stemming from choices he made, telling staff members, "Path that he chose," according to accounts of the call.
The remarks came as the news division dealt with the sudden exit of one of its most prominent on-air figures. Pelley, who had anchored the "CBS Evening News," was terminated earlier this week.
Weiss, who took the helm of CBS News in recent months, used the all-hands gathering to communicate directly with staff about the decision. The call was marked by tension as employees processed the departure of a long-standing member of the organization.
Details about the specific reasons for Pelley's firing were not fully elaborated during the call, though Weiss's framing suggested the anchor bore responsibility for the outcome. The CBS News chief did not provide extensive public comment beyond her remarks to staff.
The firing marked a significant personnel change at CBS News as Weiss continues to reshape the division's leadership and direction. Pelley's departure removes a recognizable voice from the network's flagship evening broadcast.
Staff members attending the call heard directly from Weiss about the network's position on the matter, though her comments remained relatively brief on the underlying circumstances. The all-hands meeting served as the primary vehicle for communicating the decision to the broader newsroom.
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