'60 Minutes' correspondent hires prominent lawyer before her contract expires

Emmy award-winning "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi has hired high-profile litigator Bryan Freedman before her contract with CBS News expires at the end of the month, with little chance of renewal.

The departure follows a public clash with newly appointed CBS News head Bari Weiss, who killed Alfonsi's "Inside CECOT" investigation hours before airing. The segment examined controversial deportations to an El Salvador prison.

Alfonsi responded with an internal memo criticizing management's interference and attempts to "shield the Trump administration," which was leaked to the press. Weiss subsequently threatened to sue Alfonsi for breach of contract.

Freedman, known for representing major news talent including Megyn Kelly, Don Lemon, and Tucker Carlson, secured $69 million for Kelly's NBC departure in 2019. However, sources suggest Alfonsi faces obstacles securing a substantial settlement since CBS is allowing her contract to expire rather than terminating her employment.

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