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Blackmail Fails

Late Show Producer Tries to Profit From David Letterman Affair

— October 3, 2009 — Naughty
Details of a David Letterman affair have yet to be revealed, but the affair (actually, affairs) has been made public after a $2 million attempt.

And yes, that’s plural: employees. Are there any key male figures left that aren’t busy admitting to, engaging in or denying extramarital affairs? David Letterman is the latest (following such great guys as Mark Sanford and John Ensign) to have his infidelities made public. While news of a David Letterman affair would probably be expected, multiple involved parties and some serious extortion make this story interesting.

The David Letterman affair, just like all these stories, should be a reminder that secrets don’t stay secret forever.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Public Exposure of Scandals - The trend of public figures' personal scandals being exposed to the public is on the rise, highlighting the need for individuals to take precautions against blackmail and extortion.
2. Rise of Extortion Attempts - There is a growing trend of individuals attempting to profit from public figures' personal scandals through blackmail and extortion, revealing a need for improved security measures and legal action to combat this issue.
3. Erosion of Privacy in the Digital Age - The increasing exposure of personal affairs and scandals of public figures raises concerns over privacy in the digital age, creating potential opportunities for innovative privacy solutions and services.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Security - The personal security industry can capitalize on the rise of public exposure scandals by providing comprehensive protection and risk management services for high-profile individuals.
2. Legal Services - The legal services industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by offering specialized legal counsel and support to victims of extortion and blackmail involving personal scandals.
3. Privacy Technology - The privacy technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced encryption and security solutions to safeguard individuals' personal information and prevent extortion attempts in the digital age.
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