Bill Owens is stepping down as executive producer of '60 Minutes' after five years. Find out more about his decision to leave the show here.

Owens cited a loss of journalistic independence as the reason for his departure. Last year, President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit over the show’s October interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump's $20 billion suit accuses 60 Minutes of "deceitful" editing practices, a charge that CBS News labeled as "completely without merit. "

CBS News’ 60 Minutes ended this evening with a segment on the surprise departure of executive producer Bill Owens, a move that has drawn a great deal of consternation in the news division over what’s ahead with parent company Paramount Global’s efforts to merge with Skydance.