Journalist Scott Pelley said he hasn’t watched 60 Minutes since he was fired four months ago for challenging the show’s new leadership and sticking up for its independence — and that he probably would’ve quit by now even if he hadn’t been fired.

Pelley, one of the most accomplished and recognizable journalists in the U.S., will visit Illinois State University on Tuesday night for a Presidential Speaker Series appearance. It’s free and open to the public.

Journalist Scott Pelley said he hasn&rsquo;t watched 60 Minutes since he was fired four months ago for challenging the show&rsquo;s new leadership and sticking up for its independence &mdash; and that he probably would&rsquo;ve quit by now even if he hadn&rsquo;t been fired.
Pelley, one of the most accomplished and recognizable journalists in the U.S., will visit Illinois State University on Tuesday night for a Presidential Speaker Series appearance. It&rsquo;s free and open to the public.

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Ahead of ISU visit, former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley says 'there is no democracy without journalism'

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