CBS executives leaving company after reports of "racist" and "sexist" comments By Graham Kates April 7, 2021 / 10:41 PM / CBS News Two CBS local television executives are leaving the company, following a January investigation by the Los Angeles Times into allegations they "cultivated a hostile work environment." The departures of the two executives, Peter Dunn and David Friend, were announced Wednesday in an internal company email by CBS Entertainment Group President and CEO George Cheeks. "We have determined that CBS Stations President Peter Dunn and SVP of News David Friend are not returning to their positions and will be leaving the Company," Cheeks wrote.