Letterman doesn’t deserve “victim” title
After years of talking about other people’s sex scandals, David Letterman of The Late Show on CBS decided to expose his own.
Scandalous.
On Thursday, Letterman announced that he is a “victim of extortion attempt over charges of sexual affairs with staff members,” according to the New York Times. Letterman was approached by someone who asked for $2 million to keep the racy information a secret.
According to Reuters, Letterman states that about three weeks ago he received a package from Robert Joel Halderman, a producer for the CBS documentary news program 48 Hours. In it was a screenplay showcasing all of Letterman’s affairs. Also, there was a note inside that said “I know you do some terrible, terrible things.” It asked for $2 million. Letterman immediately went to the Manhattan district attorney’s office where he was advised to write a fraudulent check for $2 million.
Halderman faces attempted grand larceny charges. He is due to appear at New York State Supreme Court later on Friday.
As I searched for information concerning this case, I was shocked by something that not many news Websites were discussing. I’m talking about the fact that a married man (and father) was having multiple affairs.
Letterman has been with (now) wife for nearly 20 years and they have a 6-year-old son.
This behavior isn’t acceptable.
I don’t care if someone was trying to extort him. Letterman’s actions are just as inappropriate as those of the Halderman’s. Just as Halderman faces a maximum sentence of 15 years, Letterman should too.
andrea @ October 2, 2009