CBS News correspondent announces sudden exit from network, says he’s seeking ‘some independence’

CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane announced on Monday that he is leaving the network.

MacFarlane became the latest CBS News employee to exit amid editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ reshaping of the organization. He penned a farewell note to colleagues explaining that it was his decision to walk away. 

"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...