"To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it. I will always value the opportunity I had to work alongside the talented and committed professionals here. For the next phase of my career, I look forward to some independence and finding new spaces to share my work in line with my personal goals."
"MacFarlane joined CBS News as a correspondent in 2021 and rose to prominence at the network with his coverage of the aftermath of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot."
"I'm told that Bari Weiss acknowledged on the network's 9 a.m. call that MacFarlane generated several scoops for CBS (though it was known that MacFarlane was unhappy with the network's very brief mention of the Jan. 6 anniversary on the CBS Evening News)."
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News justice correspondent, announced his departure from the network, stating his decision was personal and motivated by a desire for independence and new platforms aligned with his career goals. MacFarlane joined CBS News in 2021 and gained prominence covering the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot. His departure follows Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News. While the connection between his exit and Weiss's leadership remains unclear, reports indicate MacFarlane had grown dissatisfied with the network's coverage direction, particularly regarding limited coverage of the January 6 anniversary on CBS Evening News.
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