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Monday, October 5, 2009
Letterman apologizes to wife, staff, Sarah Palin: ‘I’ve got my work cut out for me’
David Letterman spent a good part of his show Monday, Oct. 5, discussing what he said he wouldn’t - the blackmailing plot that has seen a Dayton native charged with attempted first-degree grand larceny.
“I wasn’t going to talk about it anymore but it seems like people want to talk about it,” Letterman joked.
The talk show host said his staff has been hounded by media since he revealed last week that CBS News producer Robert J. “Joe” Halderman had attempted to blackmailed him.
Officials say the Dayton native threatened to reveal details of Letterman’s sexcapades with women who worked for Letterman.
Letterman apologized to his staffers and cleared up the record.
“No, I am not having sex with these women (current staffers).” he said. “Those episodes are in the past.”
The funnyman also expressed deep regret for the affect the revelations have had on his marriage.
“My wife Regina, she has been horribly hurt by my behavior,” Letterman said, noting that he is trying repair damage his tryst have caused. ” I tell you folks, I’ve got my work cut out for me.”
Regardless of the fallout, Letterman said he did not regret his decision to report Halderman’s threats to authorities.
“You can’t be victimized by criminal,” Letterman said. “I still fell like I did the right thing. And now, also cause what can it hurt, I’d like to apologize to the former governor of Alaska.”
What do you think? Letterman seemed sincere. Do you feel sorry for him?
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