Alleged Extortionist Tried to Cash $2 Mil Check
The Manhattan DA's press conference over David Letterman's extortion case just ended -- and revealed Robert "Joe" Halderman was busted after he tried depositing his $2 million check. Which raises the question ... who takes a check?
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Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said three meetings were held between Halderman and Letterman's lawyers at the Essex House -- Dave was not present -- and at the 3rd meeting, the check was turned over to Halderman.
Morgenthau says Letterman's lawyer wore a wire -- and the last two meetings were audio taped.
Halderman deposited the check -- which was designed to bounce -- the next morning, yesterday, and was then arrested.