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New York Times: “Letterman Extortion Case Raises Questions for CBS.”

The revelations….raised questions for both his company and CBS about whether his actions constituted sexual harassment or at least abuse of a power relationship over employees.

A central figure in the case — one of the women who did have a sexual relationship with Mr. Letterman, according to representatives of the show — is Mr. Letterman’s longtime personal assistant, Stephanie Birkitt, who also often appeared on the air….

Boston Globe: How Much Apology is Too Much?

When a jester accounts for his own misdeeds more forthrightly than high public officials do, it’s an uncomfortable turnabout for everyone involved.

Washington Post: Will Stupid Human Tricks Turn off Letterman Fans?

A man who makes his living mocking such ripe targets as philandering politicians has suddenly become a national punch line.

Los Angeles Times: David Letterman Comes Clean without Telling All.

The first 10 minutes of Thursday’s show was one of the most masterfully produced bits of televised theater we’ll see in a long time. Rarely has a public figure controlled the revelation of possibly illegal and at the very least surprising sexual escapades with such a velvet glove and iron hand. There also may be some sort of special Pulitzer involved for the Most Creative Burial of a Lead in History.

...If no crime was committed, then Letterman’s determinedly unapologetic tone is just right. Letterman’s wife, Regina Lasko, is a former “Late Show” staffer herself, and though they “dated” for more than 20 years, and have a 5-year old son, they did not marry until this year — and their relationship is their business.

Los Angeles Times: Letterman’s Blackmail Scandal Boosts Ratings by 22%.