They also applauded in all the right places. And laughing in the wrong places. Even Letterman asked, "Why do you think this is funny?" Nervous laughter?

He's not the first to have affairs at work, and he sure won't be the last.

The point is - was it right for the accused to attempt extortion? Is he good and Letterman bad? The accused could have gone after a LOT of people among his work colleagues.

It's reported that the accused said in one of the meetings with Letterman and his lawyer that he 'didn't want to work for the rest of his life'. It was also reported that he has to pay his ex-wife some $6,000 a month. Some folks think he snapped.

More here: http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york...aped-1.1496526

(NB: this article claims Letterman found Haldeman lurking outside his home. Letterman's version - and most reported versions - say he found the package in the back seat of his car.)