Bill Owens, the long-serving executive producer of CBS' 60 Minutes, announced his resignation, attributing it to increased corporate oversight and treatment from higher management, specifically in light of President Trump's lawsuit against the network. In his farewell message, Owens highlighted his inability to operate the show independently. Colleagues expressed discontent with Owens' forced departure, emphasizing that it was not a voluntary decision. The situation further complicates CBS' corporate relationship with Trump, especially as they navigate a potential settlement regarding his prior comments on the show.
"Over the past months, it has also become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it. To make independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes, right for the audience," Owens wrote.
"This isn't something Bill is doing of his own volition: There was no choice in any of this," according to one of the attendees.
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