CBS boss backs news network leadership after parent company chair disapproved of its handling of Tony Dokoupil

CBS CEO George Cheeks is standing by its news network's leadership after its parent company chair called its scolding of "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil a "mistake."

"There has been strong and growing discord within CBS News that needed to be addressed in an editorial meeting. This must lead to further substantive dialogue about perceptions of inconsistent treatment, implicit bias and the important standards our News division has in place to establish guardrails for fairness and objectivity," Cheeks began the memo Wednesday.

"To be clear, this has never been about CBS News' right to ask the tough questions… Our hosts and correspondents will continue to ask the tough questions on the most important and complex issues. I'm incredibly proud of CBS News and the way they meet the moment, even in the most challenging times."

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Cheeks went on to praise CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon, calling her and her team "stewards for CBS News standards."

"All of us move forward from this moment - including me - committed to reflection, perfecting the process and doubling down in service of the audience when the need for accurate, unbiased news presented in proper context has never been more important," Cheeks told staff.

CBS News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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Cheeks' statement came after Pararamount Global chair Shari Redstone defended Dokoupil after he was reprimanded internally by CBS News leadership for allegedly violating "editorial standards."

"I think Tony did a great job with that