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Breaking News: David Letterman Target of Extortion Plot Over Sexual Affairs

Thursday – October 01, 2009 – 2:34pm

On his late night talk show Thursday, David Letterman shocked fans by revealing that someone tried to extort him over "sexual relationships" he had with female employees.

"This morning, I did something I've never done in my life," Letterman, 62, told his audience. "I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury."

He said he had received a package from an individual who claimed to have information on his flings  with female employees and threatened to go to the press unless Letterman handed over $2 million.

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Letterman contacted the Manhattan District Attorney's office, who launched an investigation.

Investigators advised Letterman to mail a phony $2 million check to the individual, which led to the extortionist's arrest on Thursday. Police have identified Robert Halderman, 51, an Emmy Award-winning producer, as a suspect.

Asked if he had sexual relationships, "My response to that is, yes I have. Would it be embarrassing if it were made public? Perhaps it would," Letterman told his audience. "I feel like I need to protect these people - I need to certainly protect my family."

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CBS spokesman Chris Ender says "Letterman's comments on the broadcast tonight speak for themselves."

After spending his life as a bachelor, Letterman wed longtime girlfriend  Regina Lasko in March. In 2003, they welcomed a son, Harry.

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  • October 04, 2009 - 11:05am A fan. Says:

    First of all I love Dave, and bravo he admitted that ahh he had sex. Well, if a former President had done the same the tax payers would not have had to pay for a million dollar investigation. So, Bravo Dave for deflating a rat.
  • October 03, 2009 - 9:18am Anonymous Says:

    I missed what David Letterman said about Sarah Palin's daughter. Anybody know what Letterman said about Sarah's daughter?
  • October 03, 2009 - 2:46am jill Mailander Says:

    I think that Letterman has handled this whole thing pretty well and I actually like him more now. Plus I love that the main woman in the scandal was an intern. Classic. http://wp.me/pDJy1-8
  • October 02, 2009 - 9:49pm Dave D. Says:

    Dave...your cool man. You handled this with charm and grace>>>Bravo Zulu to you!!!
  • October 02, 2009 - 8:58pm Ginna from Kentucky Says:

    Dear Mr. Letterman, Everybody has done things that they regret. Nobody deserves to be criticized. The heart of christianity is love and forgiveness. People seem to forget that because they seem to enjoy judgement so much more. I am so sorry that this happened to you. You handeled it with class and character. A fan, Ginna from Kentucky
  • October 02, 2009 - 5:46pm Carol McDonald Says:

    I agree he is a PIG -- I will NEVER watch him again.
  • October 02, 2009 - 5:41pm Anonymous Says:

    There are no words to describe him....what a disgusting pig!Bring Jay Leno back to late night TV programming and dump Letterman. He's always been a loser! I don't care if it happend before he married his current wife, he was still dating her and messing around with his staffers! I will never watch him again!
  • October 02, 2009 - 3:52pm Anonymous Says:

    He's been w/his now wife for 20 years...these affairs were during his relationship w/her...he's a pig! As a boss...I know...you don't sleep w/the staff unless you are looking for trouble!
  • October 02, 2009 - 3:36pm Anonymous Says:

    My question is who in the world would WANT to sleep with him? He is disgusting and not easy on the eyes. Wow! I hope his ratings decline and he goes away!
  • October 02, 2009 - 1:04pm Candice Says:

    Umm... CHILL people!! He had those affairs 6 years ago! Well before his marriage and before the birth of his son! Get OVER IT!!
  • October 02, 2009 - 11:51am Anonymous Says:

    this was the best way of getting out of it!
  • October 02, 2009 - 11:50am Anonymous Says:

    David Letterman is a PIG Stay away from Sarah Palin and her daughters you pig! Sure you got the guy fired,what he did was illegal, but what you are doing is immoral! So go figure you ass hole I don't even think you are funny you are an opportunist who takes advantage of people who think differently from you! How forgiving is your wife? She must just love your fame and money PIG! Money and power does bring privilge, but it should be used wisley, unfortunately you have not learned that! I hope they fire you, No you committed no crime other than to prostitue yourself Good luck ASSHOLE
  • October 02, 2009 - 11:32am Chicago no go Olympics Says:

    Some people have sexual hangups.Some you might try getting some social life going. OK,David L was not married. He was a self proclaimed saint,do gooder, moral comapss. He makes fun of himself and others as real comics do.
  • October 02, 2009 - 11:13am Anonymous Says:

    Can Leno take over his spot on tv?
  • October 02, 2009 - 11:13am becca Says:

    Karma is a beyotch Dave! I hope your ratings drop! You are nothing but a nasty old man!
  • October 02, 2009 - 10:40am Anonymous Says:

    David Letterman is a PIG!
  • October 02, 2009 - 10:18am Anonymous Says:

    Hey Boeing 787...what the frick do Republicans have to do this? Someone mentions President Obama was on Letterman and you start spewing venemous political rhetoric.
  • October 02, 2009 - 10:10am Anonymous Says:

    doent really surprise me his wife is so ugly she looks like a man.
  • October 02, 2009 - 9:41am Anonymous Says:

    Well, it's nice you need to protect your family....I guess you don't care about other people's families, from S. Palin all the way down to your own, you're an utter moron. Karma, baby.
  • October 02, 2009 - 9:40am Anonymous Says:

    What a scum bag & hypocrite (not to mention loser)! Sarah Palin must be laughing (& keeping her daughters far away from this creep!).

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