David Letterman on his show tonight, gushing with gratitude and thanking members of the team that prosecuted extortionist Robert Halderman.
"The Late Show" host said he'd "never been involved in anything like this" and was "concerned and full of anxiety and nervous and worried."
He then gave praise to those who put Halderman behind bars by saying the case was "handled professionally, skillfully and appropriately ... thank you for all your help."
Dave called out Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and former D.A. Robert Morgenthau for helping.
Letterman Extortionist Pleads Guilty
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
David Letterman's Extortionist Pled Guilty to Attempted Grand Larceny
David Letterman's extortionist has pled guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in the second degree. Halderman wassentenced to 6 months in jail, 5 years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.
Under the terms of the deal, Halderman will serve 500 hours of community service in New York and the rest in Connecticut.
In the courtroom, Halderman said, "I have great remorse and sincerely apologize to David Letterman and Stephanie Birkitt. I attempted to extort $2 million from David Letterman." Halderman called it "a thinly veiled threat."
Under the terms of the deal, Halderman will serve 500 hours of community service in New York and the rest in Connecticut.
In the courtroom, Halderman said, "I have great remorse and sincerely apologize to David Letterman and Stephanie Birkitt. I attempted to extort $2 million from David Letterman." Halderman called it "a thinly veiled threat."
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