Letterman's Accused Extortionist Pleads Not Guilty 3.42K John Cook 10/02/09 02:57PM Filed to: letterman letterman Joe halderman Crime Law Television Documents Extortion The CBS newsman accused of blackmailing Letterman has pleaded not guilty to attempted grand larceny by way of extortion. Here's the barebones indictment, which includes no new information. Bail has been set at $200,000.