Robert Halderman Pleads Not Guilty to Extortion of David Letterman
Robert "Joe" Halderman has pleaded not guilty to charges that he aimed to extort $2 million from David Letterman.
The CBS producer was arraigned in a Manhattan courthouse this afternoon, following his Thursday morning arrest on charges that he threatened to expose Letterman's affair with staff member Stephanie Birkitt, who was living with Halderman at the time.
Sources claim Halderman was seeking money to help with child support payments he owes ex-wife Patty Montet, from whom he divorced in 2004.
The Internet is buzzing with searches and opinions on Robert Halderman and Stephanie Birkitt, two complete strangers to the world of celebrity gossip a few hours ago.
Lead attorney Gerald Shargel described his client as a respected father of two that coaches soccer in Connecticut.
"He was a responsible person," Shargel told reporters after the arraignment. "He has never been in trouble with the law before."
Halderman's bail was set at $200,000.
On last night's program, Letterman spent 10 minutes detailing the alleged, attempted blackmail, while owning up to his past affair with Birkitt. Fans appreciate Dave's candor on the issue; while critics disparage him for his infidelity.
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November 9th, 2009 10:29 AM
This is bull and honestly it's no one's business. Thank god we're not hearing it anymore he cheated so what.
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October 8th, 2009 11:14 PM
insanity at the letterman building
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October 8th, 2009 11:12 PM
not guilty...my ass dude
October 6th, 2009 12:48 PM
Of course he isn't going to say yeah I did it...... Lettermen beat my out of a date
October 3rd, 2009 2:35 PM
I heard about this on the radio last night. The question in my mind is whether or not Letterman's actions constitute sexual harassment in the workplace. It was interesting how Letterman actually met up with Halderman in the beginning in order to set up his arrest.
October 3rd, 2009 7:47 AM
David Letterman is a greasy old cheater and I think it's good that he caught him having sex with his staff! David Littleman you're not worth ANYTHING!!!
October 2nd, 2009 8:30 PM
He needed $2 million to "help" with his child support payments??? That's a lot of help!
October 2nd, 2009 5:13 PM
A "respectable" extortionist?! That's rich!!!! Way to make the kids proud.