Bill Owens
United Statesexecutive producerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Bill Owens is the executive producer of '60 Minutes' and 'CBS Evening News,' who has come under scrutiny for the editorial decisions made during a controversial interview with Kamala Harris, insisting that his edits were justified.
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Bill Owens resigned as executive producer of '60 Minutes' citing a loss of editorial independence.
Scott Pelley out at CBS after clashing with Bari Weiss, '60 Minutes' producerUnited States· 2026-06-03
Bill Owens left CBS News earlier this year due to the expected settlement between Paramount and Trump.
Paramount fördömer bojkott av israelisk filmindustri
Sweden· 2025-09-14
Bill Owens left '60 Minutes' in April, claiming he could no longer maintain editorial independence.
Concerns loom over '60 Minutes' staff after Trump-Paramount settlementUnited States· 2025-07-28
Bill Owens resigned under pressure from his position as the longtime leader of '60 Minutes'.
CBS picks new ‘60 Minutes’ boss amid persistent concerns about Paramount shake-upUnited States· 2025-07-24
Bill Owens quit over Paramount’s handling of the showdown regarding CBS.
Cancelling Colbert, bribery, an $8bn deal: what’s going on at Paramount? | Culture
United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
April 23, 2025: '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens abruptly quits.
Timeline: How Donald Trump got Paramount to pay millions over one CBS interviewUnited States· 2025-07-12Bill Owens resigned as executive producer of '60 Minutes' after increasing oversight.
Trump settlement triggers ‘widespread distress’ at CBS News
Guyana· 2025-07-03
Bill Owens resigned as the executive producer of 60 Minutes amid the controversy.
Paramount acuerda pagar US$16 millones a Donald Trump tras demanda por entrevista a Kamala Harris
Guatemala· 2025-07-03Bill Owens resigned as the executive producer of '60 Minutes' following the lawsuit.
Paramount acuerda pagar $16 millones a Trump por demanda
Costa Rica· 2025-07-03Bill Owens resigned as the executive producer of '60 Minutes' due to the confrontation with Trump.
Paramount pagará 16 millones de dólares a Donald Trump por una entrevista con Kamala Harris en 2024 | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-07-02
Bill Owens, the '60 Minutes' executive producer, opposed a settlement and resigned in recent weeks.
Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview | World News
Jamaica· 2025-07-02
Bill Owens resigned as executive producer of '60 Minutes' citing a loss of editorial independence.
Paramount settles Trump’s dubious ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apologyUnited States· 2025-07-02
Longtime '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens resigned due to the inability to make independent decisions regarding the program.
CBS, Trump reach settlement over 'election interference'United States· 2025-07-02
Bill Owens, who quit the prior month because he felt he'd lost journalistic independence amid an ongoing legal battle with Trump.
CBS News roasted on social media for advertising 'No Kings Day' merchUnited States· 2025-06-14
Bill Owens resigned from the program amid pressures regarding editorial content.
Scott Pelley says Trump lawsuit settlement would be 'very damaging' to CBSUnited States· 2025-06-09Bill Owens resigned as '60 Minutes' executive producer due to a lack of independence.
‘If you fall silent, the country is doomed’: CBS News’ Scott Pelley stresses courage as network faces pressure campaignUnited States· 2025-06-08Bill Owens resigned from CBS News, claiming he could no longer maintain editorial independence amid settlement discussions.
Trump rejects Paramount's $15 million offer to settle CBS News lawsuit: reportUnited States· 2025-05-30Bill Owens resigned from CBS after feeling he could not run the program independently.
Decisão dos EUA que pode punir Moraes não tem relação com liberdade de expressão
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-29
Bill Owens is the executive producer of '60 Minutes' who resigned amid pressure from the Trump lawsuit.
'60 Minutes' staff defend Kamala Harris interview at center of Trump lawsuitUnited States· 2025-05-22
The act of his departure was a huge sacrifice, the veteran producer said of Owens.
'60 Minutes' staff slam Trump's 'bulls---' lawsuit as Paramount mulls settlementUnited States· 2025-05-21Bill Owens left CBS News citing his inability to maintain editorial independence.
CBS staffers rattled by new CEO's abrupt resignation with Trump lawsuit loomingUnited States· 2025-05-20Bill Owens, the executive producer of 60 Minutes, resigned last month due to tensions with CBS executives.
CBS News chief forced out amid tensions with Trump
Australia· 2025-05-19
Bill Owens, the executive producer of '60 Minutes', claimed he could no longer maintain editorial independence before his abrupt exit.
Scott Pelley blasts Trump over CBS lawsuit during Wake Forest graduation speechUnited States· 2025-05-19
Bill Owens quit last month because he felt he'd lost journalistic independence amid an ongoing legal battle with President Donald Trump.
CBS News president Wendy McMahon abruptly resigns amid Trump lawsuitUnited States· 2025-05-19Bill Owens, the executive producer of '60 Minutes', stepped down citing a loss of independence amid Trump's ire.
CBS News boss exits amid Trump pressureUnited States· 2025-05-19
Bill Owens resigned as the executive producer of '60 Minutes' due to a lack of journalistic independence.
CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With TrumpUnited States· 2025-05-19
Bill Owens is a longtime producer for '60 Minutes' who resigned amid a lawsuit involving Trump.
'Daily Show' host Jordan Klepper surprised by lack of 'cruelty' from Trump fansUnited States· 2025-05-16
Bill Owens is a longtime executive producer of '60 Minutes' who stepped down due to perceived loss of independence.
FCC commissioner Anna Gomez rips a “weaponized” agency punishing news outlets Trump dislikesUnited States· 2025-05-16
That led to the abrupt resignation of '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens, who cited his inability to maintain editorial independence.
Paramount under pressure from CBS stars, Dems as it mulls settling Trump lawsuitUnited States· 2025-05-09
In late April, Bill Owens, the longtime '60 Minutes' executive producer, announced he would step down because he could no longer make 'independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes.'
Trump rails against Emmys over ‘60 Minutes’ nominationUnited States· 2025-05-07