CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane leaves network: ‘I look forward to some independence’

Justice correspondent most known for his January 6 Capitol riot coverage, is latest to quit Bari Weiss-led network

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Scott MacFarlane, the CBS News justice correspondent most known for his extensive coverage of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, surprised colleagues on Monday morning by announcing his departure from the network, which he joined in late 2021.

MacFarlane is only the latest departure from the Bari Weiss-led network, though he said in a memo to colleagues – also posted on LinkedIn – that he personally made the decision to leave.