Late night talk show host David Letterman, during the October 1, 2009, taping of Late Show with David Letterman, revealed that he was the victim of an extortion attempt. Letterman received a package from a person threatening to release information regarding his relations with female employees if he did not pay $2 million. The alleged extortionist, Robert Halderman was arrested.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/10/01/2009-10-01_david_letterman_reveals_extortion_plot_con_man_wanted_2m_for_sex_secrets.html
Letterman apologized to his wife, Regina Lesko, on his October 5, 2009, show.http://perezhilton.com/2009-10-05-david-letterman-apologizes-to-his-wife-on-air
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Letterman receieved a package from a person who threatened to reveal that he had sexual relations with female staff members
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The extortionist wanted Letterman to send him $2 million
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Letterman contacted authorities and investigators told Letterman to send the extortionist a fake $2 million check
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The alleged extortionist, Robert Halderman, was arrested
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Letterman is married to Regina Lasko
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Several reports have suggested Letterman may have had an affair with former assistant Stephanie Birkitt
