CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott McFarlane announced his departure from the network on Monday, telling colleagues that he wanted “some independence” in his work.
“To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally tell you that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News,” McFarland announced in a memo to colleagues. “This is my decision, and I thank my bosses at CBS for their understanding.”
The note continues:
I will always cherish the opportunity to work with the talented and committed professionals here. I’m proud to have the words “CBS Correspondent” next to my name – always.
For the next phase of my career, I’m looking forward to gaining some independence and finding new spaces to share my work in line with my personal goals. I thank you all. The work doesn’t stop, just one phone call and I’m gone
McFarland joined CBS News as a reporter in 2021 and rose to prominence at the network covering the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
His last post for the network on Friday was an article about the incident.
According to a reporter from the Guardian Media in the United States Jeremy Barr”, “McFarland is known to be unhappy with the network’s brief mention of the January 6th anniversary on the air. cbs evening news“.
McFarland is the latest in a string of employees to leave the news channel since CBS acquired the channel. David Ellison and installation Barry Weiss Last year he served as editor-in-chief.
cbs evening news co-anchor John Dixon Weiss announced his departure from the network in October, shortly after taking over as editor-in-chief.
Last month, CBS evening news producer Alicia Hasty and 60 minutes reporter Anderson Cooper I also resigned from the Internet.
“A sweeping new vision has emerged that prioritizes breaking with traditional broadcast norms and embracing so-called ‘heterodox’ journalism,” Hastie said in his resignation letter. “Stories may be evaluated not just on their newsworthiness but also on whether they fit into a set of evolving ideological expectations — a dynamic that forces producers and reporters to self-censor or avoid challenging narratives that could spark backlash or unfavorable headlines.”
Hastie concluded that the network’s work was “hindered by fear and uncertainty.”
According to status oliver darcyCooper left the network for similar reasons and expressed concern about “the rightward direction the network has taken” under Weiss.
Although there were reports in October that the CBS News anchor Gayle King Expecting to leave her position when her contract expires, King announced this month that she had signed a new contract with the network.
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