Bill Owens, the executive producer of CBS's '60 Minutes,' resigned unexpectedly, citing a loss of journalistic independence as Paramount Global faces a lawsuit from former President Trump. In his memo, Owens expressed that he could no longer make independent decisions for the show, which he believed was being compromised by external pressures. Trump's lawsuit claims the program engaged in deceptive editing during an interview with Vice President Harris and demands significant repercussions against CBS. Owens' exit highlights the ongoing challenges faced by CBS News in maintaining editorial integrity in a politically charged environment.
Bill Owens stated in a memo to staff, 'Over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it...'.
Owens emphasized his commitment to the values of '60 Minutes,' saying, 'So, having defended this show - and what we stand for - from every angle, I am stepping aside so the show can move forward.'
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