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Does David Letterman Need Sex Addiction Therapy?
Posted under Sex Addiction in the News on Friday, October 16th, 2009
David Letterman is suspected of having sexual relationships with at least eight women who have worked on CBS’ "The Late Show" over the years, according to insiders. The exploits made him the alleged target of a $2 million extortion scheme by 48 Hours producer Robert Halderman.
Halderman has been charged with one count of grand larceny for allegedly threatening to expose details about Letterman’s romance with former intern Stephanie Birkett, as well as many other details about his private life.
Letterman hired Birkett, a Wake Forest alum, in 1996. She later became Letterman’s right-hand woman, working as an assistant and often appearing on-air.
Late Show insiders believe sex addiction therapy would be the best way for the comedian to redeem himself publicly and in the eyes of his companion of 23 years, Regina Lasko (also a former staffer), whom he married last March.
A source told GLOBE magazine: “Dave’s been leading a dangerous, secretive life and it’s caving on him now…With the extortion attempt, it’s all come out. He’s been having sex with women who work with him on the show for years—there could be eight or more.”
The 62-year-old is a serial cheater who needs treatment, pals say.
“He needs serious rehab if he wants to save his marriage and stop his self-destructive behavior,” says a second source. “People behind the scenes at the show have known for years he’s a serial cheater. Now he needs to do something drastic to show everyone he’s paying penance for his sins.”
