Jeff Fager Out as '60 Minutes' Chief After 36 Years | THR News

Jeff Fager Out as '60 Minutes' Chief After 36 Years | THR News

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Jeff Fager, a long-time executive producer at CBS, has left the company following allegations of misconduct. While CBS states his departure is not directly related to these allegations, it is due to a violation of company policy. Fager claims his termination was due to a harshly worded text message to a CBS reporter. The situation is part of broader investigations into CBS's culture, including other high-profile cases like those involving Moonves and Charlie Rose.

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What was the reason given by CBS News president David Rhodes for Fager's termination?

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What broader issues within CBS News were highlighted by Fager's resignation?

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