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Posted Nov 10th 2009 10:03AM by TMZ Staff
David Letterman's accused extortionist, Robert Halderman, is asking the judge to dismiss the extortion case against him.
In papers filed with the court, Halderman's lawyer wrote, "The sensationalism surrounding this indictment, fueled by the celebrity of the purported victim and the deference paid to that celebrity by the District Attorney's Office, has swallowed the only pertinent issue ...."
The issue: Whether the grand jury had sufficient facts to support the extortion case.
The lawyer, Gerald Shargel, also states Halderman "discovered evidence that Letterman had created and fostered an environment of workplace sexual misconduct that under any definition, amounted to actionable sexual harassment."
The lawyer says this was not extortion, calling it "a pure commercial transaction." The lawyer says Halderman was merely trying to sell the exclusive screenplay rights to Letterman.
The lawyer says Halderman even insisted on getting a written agreement -- something extortionists generally don't do.
In addition to the motion for dismissal, Halderman's lawyer is asking to inspect the grand jury minutes. And, he wants the items seized from Halderman to be suppressed as evidence.
And there's this ... Attorney Shargel claims the relationship between Letterman and Stephanie Birkitt continued through at least last summer.
Filed under: Exclusives, David Letterman
Tags: case, court, david letterman, DavidLetterman, dismiss, extortion, grand larceny, GrandLarceny, late show, LateShow, robert halderman, RobertHalderman
Posted Oct 14th 2009 1:30PM by TMZ Staff
When David Letterman's company drew up the rules and regs for interns, who knew a double entendre of epic proportions would eventually surface?
TMZ has obtained the "Late Show" Intern Packet from 2002. In the "Welcome" packet, Worldwide Pants explains, "Things might seem overwhelming at first. There are many names, faces and departments you'll need to know. If you get confused, ask questions, no one here bites."
"...no one here bites."
And this is a little cheesy: "LATE SHOW t-shirts, sweatshirts and caps are not easily accessible. Please don't assume that because you are part of the show, you are entitled to them. Things will come to you in time; be patient."
By the way, in 2002, Stephanie Birkitt was already Dave's assistant.
Filed under: TV, Exclusives, David Letterman
Tags: dave, david letterman, DavidLetterman, interns, internship, internship program, InternshipProgram, late show, LateShow, stephanie birkitt, StephanieBirkitt, the late show, TheLateShow, worldwide pants, WorldwidePants, WWP
Posted Oct 7th 2009 4:43PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Stephanie Birkitt -- the woman at the center of the David Letterman sex scandal -- has been banned from setting foot on the CBS set where the "Late Show" is filmed.
Birkitt used to be David's assistant -- appearing on the "Late Show" numerous times -- and later became his personal attorney. It was Birkitt's ex-boyfriend -- Robert Halderman -- who discovered Letterman's secret relationship with her ... and then allegedly threatened to release the scandalous information unless Letterman forked over $2 million.
Sources tell TMZ that security at CBS is well aware of Birkitt's ban from the set.
Worldwide Pants just issued the following statement: "Stephanie is on paid leave of absence ... she has not been banned from the Ed Sullivan Theatre."
But TMZ just spoke with someone associated with security at Letterman who just told us, "Security got a verbal order that she is 'banned' from the property for the time being."
Filed under: TV, Exclusives, David Letterman
Tags: cbs, david letterman, DavidLetterman, late show, LateShow, stehpanie birkitt, StehpanieBirkitt
Posted Oct 5th 2009 9:00AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained photos of Holly Hester -- the woman who acknowledged she had a relationship with David Letterman in the early 1990s -- back when she worked as an intern for Dave.
The pics show Hester with segment producer Frank Gannon (top) and writer Joe Furey (bottom) and were taken in Dave's outer offices back when he was at NBC.
Hester said her relationship with Letterman lasted a year and that she was "madly in love with him."
Filed under: Exclusives, David Letterman
Tags: affair, david letterman, DavidLetterman, extortion, holly hester, HollyHester, late show, LateShow, relationship, robert halderman, RobertHalderman
Posted Oct 3rd 2009 7:15AM by TMZ Staff
A woman who interned for David Letterman in the early 90's says she was one of Letterman's top 10 -- on the staff.
Holly Hester tells TMZ the internship was her first job in TV. At the time she was a student at NYU. Hester says during a hiatus, Dave called her up and asked her to the movies. It began a series of secret dates, with no one on the staff having any idea. She says, "I was madly in love with him at the time. I would have married him. He was hilarious."
Hester says Dave ended it after a year -- she says he told her the age span was just too great.
We placed several calls to Dave's rep. So far, no comment.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives, David Letterman
Tags: dating, david letterman, DavidLetterman, extortion, holly hester, HollyHester, intern, late show, LateShow, nyu, relationship, student
Posted Oct 2nd 2009 8:48AM by TMZ Staff
One of the women at the center of the David Letterman alleged extortion case is Stephanie Birkitt, his former assistant -- according to the search warrant obtained by FOX 5 New York. And, the warrant says, Birkitt was the suspect's girlfriend and we've learned she was living with him until recently.
According to the warrant, the suspect, "48 Hours" producer Robert "Joe" Halderman, sent Letterman a package which allegedly included treatments for a screenplay with supporting materials.
The warrant goes on to say the "supporting materials" included copies of parts of a diary and correspondence belonging to Birkitt.
Halderman allegedly sent more documents, including letters, emails and photos.
On September 23, Halderman allegedly told undercover cops he wouldn't make the diary public if Letterman anted up $2 million.
Letterman acknowledged on his show last night he had sexual relations with female members of his staff.
Birkett has been a regular on Letterman's show (see video).
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, David Letterman
Tags: 48 hours, 48Hours, david letterman, DavidLetterman, extortion, joe halderman, JoeHalderman, late show, LateShow, robert halderman, RobertHalderman, stephanie birkitt, StephanieBirkitt, warrant
Posted Oct 2nd 2009 12:33AM by TMZ Staff
SECOND UPDATE: 11:58 PM ET TMZ has learned the identity of the alleged extortionist who was arrested today for attempted grand larceny in the first degree. He is 51-year-old Robert "Joe" Halderman who lives in Norwalk, CT. He is a producer for "48 Hours" and has been suspended pending results of the investigation.
David Letterman says someone has demanded $2 million from him in return for not blowing the lid on Letterman's sexual liaisons in his office.
Letterman said on his show tonight he received a package 3 weeks ago from someone claiming to have info about sexual escapades between Letterman and some female employees on his staff.
The individual said Letterman would have to pay $2 million to keep the info secret.
Letterman went on to say he contacted the Special Prosecution Bureau of the Manhattan D.A.'s office. He said the D.A. investigated and cut a phony $2 million check to the alleged extortionist who was arrested today.
Letterman says he testified today before the grand jury. In his testimony, he says he acknowledged sexual relationships with members of his staff.
Letterman married his girlfriend of 23 years last March.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, David Letterman
Tags: 2 million, 2Million, david letterman, DavidLetterman, extortion, late show, LateShow, plot, sexual, special prosecution bureau, SpecialProsecutionBureau
Posted Apr 8th 2009 9:06AM by TMZ Staff
Conan O'Brien blended in with the rest of the tourists on a miniature train ride at Griffith Park in Los Angeles yesterday.
Well, as much as any pale-as-a-ghost, 6'4", redheaded late night talk show host can blend in.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo
Tags: comedian, conan in LA, conan obrien, ConanInLa, ConanObrien, late show, LateShow, nbc, pale, ride, talk show host, TalkShowHost, tonight show, TonightShow, tourist
Posted Sep 28th 2006 7:00PM by TMZ Staff
The "Late Show with David Letterman" had expected former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey to present the Top Ten List on tonight's episode -- only McGreevey didn't show.
Letterman explained that "we had invited the governor to be here, he said he would be here, we were all very excited that he was going to be here and then he stopped calling. They just stopped calling. They left us numbers that were unplugged, we couldn't get a hold of him. He said, 'Oh no, we're coming, don't worry, we're coming,' and that's the last we heard of him...I hope he's okay."
The Top Ten List was instead presented by former "Late Show" writer and staff member Gerard Mulligan. The list was was a top ten list of "Chapter Titles in Jim McGreevey's Book."
In 2004, McGreevey admitted to having a homosexual affair with a male staffer and left office three months later.
Filed under: TV
Tags: david letterman, DavidLetterman, jim mcgreevey, JimMcgreevey, late show, LateShow
