“Yo what?” LimeWire re-emerges in online rush to share pulled “60 Minutes” segment

In a striking turn of events, the controversial '60 Minutes' segment titled 'Inside CECOT' has gained significant traction online after CBS's editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, attempted to prevent its airing. This episode shed light on the harrowing experiences of U.S. deportees who endured torture and abuse in the infamous Salvadoran prison known as the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism. The segment featured gripping testimonies, including a former inmate's chilling account of being welcomed with the words, 'Welcome to hell.' It also included a clip of Donald Trump lauding CECOT for its 'great facilities' and asserting that 'they don’t play games.' Weiss's decision to withdraw the segment stemmed from her belief that it lacked essential perspectives, as it did not include interviews with Trump administration officials. She argued that the piece failed to contribute anything new to the discourse, suggesting it simply echoed existing reports. Despite her intentions to air the segment at a later date when it was 'ready,' Weiss likely underestimated the segment's reach. The episode continued to stream in Canada, allowing viewers to access it as originally intended. Critics quickly accused CBS of censorship, leading to the segment being widely shared online after it was discovered available on the Global TV app. By utilizing a VPN to connect through Canada, many viewers were able to bypass the block imposed by Weiss. Reports indicated that the segment has been uploaded to various file-sharing platforms, including iCloud, Mega, and torrent sites, even making its way to the recently revived LimeWire service. Additionally, it can be streamed on the Internet Archive, where reactions have been overwhelmingly supportive, with one user expressing disbelief that the segment was pulled, stating, 'not a dang thing wrong with this segment except it shows truth.'