Robert Halderman pleads guilty on David Letterman Extortion Case

Robert Halderman pled guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in the second degree over the 2 million extortion plot against TV host David Letterman.

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.”

Halderman will be in jail for 6 months with 5 years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.

Last year, Halderman tried to blackmailed Letterman by exposing the sexual affairs of Letterman and his former staff.

Producer post bail in Letterman extortion plot

48 Hours producer Robert Joel Halderman plead not guilty on charges of trying to extort $2 million from Late Night host David Letterman for an alleged relationship with his former staff.

According to TMZ, "Halderman just posted bail -- which was set at $200,000. Judge Michael Melkonian also issued a temporary order of protection, which requires Halderman to stay away from Letterman."

Investigations are now being conducted if Halderman's reported financial debt is one of his possible motives. He is reportedly has relationship with Lettermen assistant Stephanie Birkitt.

The 51 year-old suspect is facing five to 15 years behind bars if convicted.

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