EXCLUSIVE: Man Arrested For Extortion Lived With Woman Who Slept With Letterman

Posted on Oct 01, 2009 @ 06:11PM

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An NYPD source has told RadarOnline.com that the suspect under arrest in the David Letterman extortion case was a producer for CBS’s 48 Hours, Robert Halderman. Halderman often went by his middle name Joe and currently has a residence in Connecticut.

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A source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com that Letterman met with Halderman several times as part of the police operation leading to the arrest.

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RadarOnline.com has also learned that the alleged extortionist lived with one of the woman who David was involved with.

The affair happened a long time ago, before his son Harry was born, and before he got married, but he was living with his wife to be at the time.

Halderman needed money police say and decided to target Letterman.

The woman still works on the show but is no longer involved with David.

The Letterman scandal exploded Thursday when the talk show host told his studio audience what was going on. At one point he said: "This morning, I did something I've never done in my life," said Letterman. "I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury."

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The extortionist was given a phony $2 million check and his arrest followed that transaction.

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Letterman admitted to sexual relationships with members of his staff. "My response to that is, yes I have," Letterman said, regarding his liaisons. "Would it be embarrassing if it were made public? Perhaps it would. I feel like I need to protect these people. I need to certainly protect my family."

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Letterman married Regina Lasko in March of this year. The couple began dating in 1986 and have a son, Harry, born in November 2003.

Sources tell RadarOnline.com that Dave’s sexual relationships happened before the marriage, but during his relationship with Lasko. His relationship with the woman connected to the extortionist has apparently been over for a long time.

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Comments

David did what men do. I think the gal who he didn't marry is bitter cause she is now shacked up with some poor guy who has to resort to extorting people.

by Gigohead
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 10:47am

So will we be hearing the "Top Ten Reasons Dave Cheats on his wife with his employees"? That would be a good one. Then he could joke about his son getting raped by a pedophile at a Yankees game. Real funny stuff...

by barfbag
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 4:54am

He is an entertainer and a good one at that! I don't care if he dresses in drag on the weekends. Just as long as he puts out entertaining shows.. Mistakes are made by everyone. It's a family matter mostly.

by yousaywhat
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 3:39am

Since he knew this was coming, was testifying today, it would have been better for them to do re-runs since this is now coming out. Seems rather insensitive to his wife to have gone ahead with doing the show tonight. What a jerk.

by Jazzy
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 3:08am

His explanation or whatever you call it tonight seemed like he was making a joke of it, the audience was laughing. I don't think they realized he was serious until towards the end. Wonder if his wife found his story to be humorous, bet not!

by Jazzy
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 3:03am

Serves him right. Some sort of poetic justice. Dave has been such a **** to so many people.

by momo33
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 1:36am

Letterman has lost his license to poke fun at the sexual conduct of others. Permanently. Time to write new material, or better, time to just curl up, retire, and go away. Letterman is not funny. Why is he on TV?

by Joe Blow
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 12:50am

Disgusting bastard. Can Letterman possibly control himself? How is a flawed man such as this entitled to his millions and his life of luxury? Where is justice? Letterman the "injured party?" Please.

by Joe Blow
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 12:50am

Letterman should make a publicized $2 million dollar donation to any charitable organization that assists victims of sexual abuse.

It is the only way for him to save face.

by Joe Blow
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 12:49am

Letterman is a sexual predator who preys on vulnerable women: his employees. Talk about hypocrisy! All of his "girlfriends" should go on the record and discuss the dynamics of that dysfunctional workplace.

by Joe Blow
Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 12:48am