Late night talk show host Conan O’Brien has been stalked for over a year by a priest from the Boston Archdiocese. The cleric was arrested last week on charges of writing threatening letters on church stationery, contacting O’Brien’s parents and trying to gain entry to a taping session at NBC’s “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” at New York Rockefeller Plaza.
The Rev. David Ajemian reportedly began stalking the comedian in September 2006 and despite being identified and told to cease the offending activities, continued to make contact with Conan and his family. The charge of aggravated harassment and stalking could land the priest in prison for one year.
The priest has been placed on leave from his church duties and has been instructed to have no contact with his parishioners.
Don’t expect to see a comedic monologue on the subject coming from the talk show host any time soon. An NBC spokesman indicates Conan O’Brien will not be commenting.