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David Letterman Search Warrant Affidavits

TMZ has obtained the search warrants in the David Letterman extortion case … and the alleged extortion meeting between the suspect and Letterman’s lawyer was recorded. ● More from: TMZ.com

Former Letterman Intern Makes Self at Home

The “other” other intern David Letterman allegedly got down with certainly made herself comfy in Dave’s office back in the day. ● More from: TMZ.com

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David Letterman: Wife Regina Lasko Demanded Public Apology

David Letterman isn’t just a staff f*cker but he’s also a dog for not automatically apologizing to his wife Regina Lasko for his horny behavior. ● More from: poponthepop.com

Stehanie Birkitt: NOT Banned From David Letterman Show

Stephanie used to be Dave’s assistant, but slept her way to the top and became his personal attorney. Worldwide Pants, Dave’s production company, has issued the following statement: “Stephanie is on paid leave of absence … she has not been banned from the Ed Sullivan Theatre.” ● More from: poponthepop.com

Stephanie Birkiett David Letterman August Kiss Sparked Extortion

Despite what David Letterman told his viewing audience last Thursday night, rumors are circulating that suggest the affair between former intern Stephanie Birkitt and the talk show host was still very much ON just a few months ago and may have sparked the extortion attempt. ● More from: Bitten and Bound

David Letterman is efficient

The New York Post reports David Letterman used to go on vacations with his wife, his son, and his lover at the same time. Apparently, his wife believed Stephanie Birkitt was a co-worker, friend type that must’ve been on their expensive vacation to St Barts to assist with the Late Show. ● More from: The Blemish

TiVo numbers spike with Letterman confession

Thank goodness for TiVo. If it wasn’t for its time-shifting abilities — and that of its DVR clones — audiences might not have been able to revisit David Letterman’s alleged blackmail-induced confession, or his apology about said confession four days later.

TiVo said time-shifted ratings among its users spiked 75% during the 10 minutes Letterman confessed his sexual dalliances during his Oct. 1 show. That compares to a lift of only 20% among live viewers. ● More from: hollywoodreporter.com

Letterman an excuse to talk about sex

Extortion plot provides cover for media to go wild

When David Letterman disclosed an extortion plot against him — allegedly executed by a CBS producer threatening to expose the host’s sexual escapades with “Late Show” staffers — the media was instantly filled with questions: What would happen to Letterman’s image, and ratings? Did he violate workplace policies? What motivated the suspected blackmailer? ● More from: Variety

Letterman Coverage For Friday

The New York papers remain on the case with front page coverage.

Dave pulls stupid trick on wife in Caribbean

And the No. 1 reason David Letterman is a cad: The “Late Show” host brought the assistant he was sleeping with on Caribbean vacations with his wife and their young son, sources told The Post.

Letterman’s wife, Regina Lasko, had no clue the comic was having an affair with his pretty, much younger assistant Stephanie Birkitt — a $200,000-a-year employee — when she was tagging along on the cozy, romantic trips, sources said. ● More from: nypost.com

Robert ‘Joe’ Halderman thought David Letterman had sex with ‘six or seven’ staffers, says pal

The CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman was convinced the comic king bedded “six or seven” female staffers, a pal of the newsman said Thursday.

Robert (Joe) Halderman believed Letterman seduced the young “Late Show” staffers by plying them with perks, the friend said. ● More from: nydailynews.com