Shari Redstone, the media chief who controls Paramount empire CBS News, criticized the network’s leadership on Wednesday for its decision to censure a star morning show host for handling a live interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
“They made a mistake here,” Ms. Redstone said, when it appeared in midtown Manhattan, “and I think we all agree that it wasn’t handled well.”
CBS News executives reprimanded anchor Tony Tokopil in a newsroom-wide call on Monday, saying his behavior fell below editorial standards.
During a tense but civil appearance on “CBS Mornings” last week, Mr. Mr. Coates’ comments. Tokoobile had challenged. Crow Laws – “There is no room in a terrorist’s bag.”
Mr. Asked directly on Wednesday whether she believed Dokophil’s questions violated CBS standards, Ms. Redstone replied, “No.”
“Tony did a great job on that interview,” he said. “He handled himself and showed the world an example of what civil discourse is, showed that there is accountability, that there are checks and balances, and obviously I was very proud of the work he did.”
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