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Accused Letterman Blackmailer May Push Deal

Alleged blackmailer Robert Halderman may only get one year in jail for trying to shake down Letterman for $2 million by threatening to expose the TV star's series of affairs with staffers. Retiring DA Robert Morgenthau will leave a decision to his successor.

Halderman's lawyer, Gerald Shargel, however, has denied that an offer is on the table or that he is engaged in plea negotiations. Rather, Shargel said he will file additional papers this week to try and get the case dismissed. Halderman was arrested Oct. 1 and is free on $200,000 bail.

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