David Letterman targeted by extortionist, fights back

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By April MacIntyre Oct 2, 2009, 1:45 GMT

CNN's Larry King announced that David Letterman was the victim of an attempted extortion on tonight's Larry King Live show, featuring Jon Gosselin and his attorney Mark Heller. Extortion plot - David Letterman - The Late Show with David Letterman - August 27, 2009 - Ed Sullivan Theatre - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR Photos

Extortion plot - David Letterman - The Late Show with David Letterman - August 27, 2009 - Ed Sullivan Theatre - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR Photos

Extortion plot - David Letterman - The Late Show with David Letterman - August 27, 2009 - Ed Sullivan Theatre - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR PhotosAccording to King, an extortionist had proof of workplace sexual impropriety, claiming that David Letterman had relations with some female staff members.King shared that Letterman announced to his studio audience that the con artist tried to extort $2 million from him, and that he appeared before a grand jury and admitted to "sexual relationships with members of his staff.""This morning, I did something I've never done in my life," said Letterman. "I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury."

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