Talk show host David Letterman apologized to his wife Regina Lesko for his affairs with female staffers during a taping of The Late Show on October 5, 2009. The episode is scheduled to air the same night.http://perezhilton.com/2009-10-05-david-letterman-apologizes-to-his-wife-on-air
Letterman admitted on his October 1, 2009, show that he was involved with female staffers, including Stephanie Birkitt. CBS producer Robert Haldeman found out about the affair and attempted to extort $2 million from Letterman to stay quiet.http://perezhilton.com/2009-10-05-david-letterman-apologizes-to-his-wife-on-air
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David Letterman apologized to his wife, Regina Lesko, for his affairs with female staffers
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Apology taped and to air on his late night talk show on October 5, 2009
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Previously admitted to his affairs on October 1, 2009, on the show
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Claimed CBS producer Robert Halderman knew of the affair and tried to extort money
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Claims Halderman asked for $2 million to keep the details of the affairs out of the public
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Halderman arrested after Letterman testified in front of a grand jury
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Halderman claims he is innocent in the matter
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Letterman and Lasko married in April of 2009
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Couple has a son, Harry Letterman, born in November of 2003
