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60 Minutes journalist decries ‘spread of corporate meddling and editorial fear’ at CBS News
- Alfonsi says CBS News faces corporate meddling and editorial fear affecting coverage.
- She pushed back on a decision to change or shelve the Cecot prison piece.
- The segment about Venezuelans at Cecot aired later than planned.
- Alfonsi linked newsroom pressure to broader political dynamics under the Trump administration.
- Alfonsi warned against fearing power and losing access over reporting truth.
- Bari Weiss's actions were cited as delaying the Cecot piece for political purposes.
- Alfonsi described fear as a crime against journalistic integrity and self-preservation.
- Ex-CBS executive producer Bill Owens previously resigned over corporate interference.
- Alfonsi acknowledged someone sent a SWAT-style threat to her house after the delay.
- The piece aired on January 18 but was not markedly different from the original report.
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