Bari Weiss' CBS News loses another big-name reporter

CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane announced Monday he is leaving the network, marking another high-profile departure following Anderson Cooper's exit. MacFarlane, who has covered justice issues for CBS since 2021, said in a statement to colleagues that his work will "soon no longer appear on CBS News," describing the decision as his own while crediting CBS leadership for understanding his choice. He expressed pride in his time as a CBS correspondent and emphasized his commitment to continuing journalism. MacFarlane, a Washington D.C.-based reporter with more than 20 years of experience, joins Cooper in departing after conservative commentator Bari Weiss was named editor-in-chief by network chief David Ellison following Paramount Skydance's takeover. MacFarlane indicated he is seeking independence and new platforms aligned with his career goals.

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