Scott MacFarlane, who has worked at CBS News since 2021, has announced his exit from the network, stating he is looking forward to “some independence” and “finding new spaces” to share his work in line with his “personal goals.”
The Justice Correspondent posted his announcement on X, writing, “I just shared this note with my colleagues: ‘To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it.'”
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