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September 2nd, 2010

Robert “Joe” Halderman, the news producer whose attempt to blackmail David Letterman prompted the host to admit workplace affairs, was released from prison on Thursday.

He served four months of a six-month sentence for his 2009 scheme to extort $2 million in hush money from Letterman.

Halderman was granted time off “for good behavior.” The former “48 Hours” producer still must fulfill 1,000 hours of community service.

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January 19th, 2010

Today, a judge refused to dismiss the case against Robert Halderman, the man accused of trying to extort David Letterman for $2 million. Gossip Cop has details of the judge’s ruling.

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November 14th, 2009

“David Letterman has moved out of his family home after failing to patch things up with his outraged wife,” claims the National Enquirer. So are they done for good?

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November 10th, 2009

UPDATE: As Gossip Cop had reported earlier, the TV producer, Robert “Joe” Halderman, accused of trying to shake down David Letterman for $2 million today asked a New York judge to dismiss the extortion charge.

What was his reasoning?

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October 2nd, 2009

Four years ago, Gossip Cop crossed paths with David Letterman at a bus stop. And Stephanie Birkitt – the woman at the center of today’s sex extortion shocker – was there. Exclusive details inside.

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