Paramount CEO David Ellison Pledges Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes’

Paramount CEO David Ellison has pledged editorial independence for 60 Minutes, informing correspondent Lesley Stahl that he will respect the program's decision-making process. This commitment follows a tumultuous period for the newsmagazine, which included the ouster of its top producers. According to sources familiar with the matter, this move is part of a broader effort by the media conglomerate to reduce tensions surrounding the venerable program and ensure its continued journalistic autonomy moving forward.