| − | Letterman has acknowledged that he had sexual relations with several staff members. One individual threatened to go public with the allegations unless Letterman paid him $2 million. <ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009463.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 Letterman reveals extortion attempt, Variety, October 1st, 2009]</ref> No indication if the relationships were heterosexual or homosexual. | + | Letterman has acknowledged that he had sexual relations with several staff members. One individual threatened to go public with the allegations unless Letterman paid him $2 million. <ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009463.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 Letterman reveals extortion attempt, Variety, October 1st, 2009]</ref> According to ABC News, the relationships were with female staffers. |
| − | In a 2005 [[extortion]] attempt, police revealed a plot by house painter Kelly Frank to kidnap Letterman's baby son Harry, for a $5 million ransom. | + | In a 2005 [[extortion]] attempt, police revealed a plot by house painter Kelly Frank to kidnap Letterman's baby son Harry, for a $5 million ransom. |