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A Philadelphia man seeking revenge against two former co-workers faces up to two years in prison for allegedly trying to shake down Giants coach Tom Coughlin by "exposing" a made-up tryst with two women, the Department of Justice said. Herbert Alex Simpson, 30, was charged with mailing threatening communications, Laurie Magid, the acting United States Attorney in Philadelphia, said on Thursday. Simpson hoped his two former co-workers, who have not been identified by authorities, would be blamed for the attempted extortion. "We take seriously any threats to extort money from anyone," Magid said. According to an affidavit by FBI Special Agent Todd Berry, Coughlin received a letter on July 30, purportedly from two women identified as "ND" and "AB" who claimed to have had sexual relations with the coach while the Giants were in Philadelphia in December. The letter said the women would notify Coughlin's wife and family about the romp unless he paid them $10,000-$15,000 each. "The letter gave Mr. Coughlin until August 6, 2008, to make the payment or they would make his life 'a living hell by doing something to (his) family,' " Berry wrote in the affidavit. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league turned the matter over to the FBI and local authorities. Berry interviewed "ND" and "AB," who said they had never met Coughlin and had nothing to do with the letters. Both identified the handwriting on the letters as that of Simpson, a former co-worker who had previously written threatening letters.

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Tom Coughlin, AP Tom Coughlin, AP
August 15, 2008  05:26 AM ET

haha..where do they find these pics.

August 15, 2008  06:03 AM ET

^^^
Until he caves into the demands, they are going to continue to hold onto his right eye for ransom.

August 15, 2008  07:22 AM ET

Maybe Chris Henry can pick up some pointers......

August 15, 2008  08:01 AM ET

Actually, it was perpetrated by Jeremy Shockey and Tiki Barber.

August 15, 2008  08:14 AM ET

The guy is from Philly. At least we know he is not an Eagles fan, the FBI verified that when they confirmed that he could actually write and received no help from anyone else in addressing the letter.

August 15, 2008  08:32 AM ET

John Edwards says there's not truth to the rumor that TC left the hotel room of Britt Reid with PCP, AB & ND and is now turning his life over to JC.

August 15, 2008  08:40 AM ET

sacked92,
That reminded me of the scene from "Good Morning Vietnam" when they were talking about then VP Richard Nixon's impending visit to Nam. Good stuff. =]

August 15, 2008  09:16 AM ET

Frankly, I would have paid the guy the money to make it public!

Nothing puts a shine on the old public relations apple like a sexy rumor about doing the two step in a Philly No-Tell with the Doublemint Twins!

Tommy Boy you old dog...I didn't know you had it in ya! Lemme getcha a double scotch and a Cohiba you old rascal!

August 15, 2008  10:13 AM ET

John Edwards says there's not truth to the rumor that TC left the hotel room of Britt Reid with PCP, AB & ND and is now turning his life over to JC.

sacked92 | 08/15/08, 08:32 AM
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LOL!!! You beat me to the punch!
But I thought it had something to do with John Edwards gal pal LOL!!

August 15, 2008  10:18 AM ET

I don't think I would want to see those pictures..good lawd

August 15, 2008  11:02 AM ET

To bad it did not work!

~Dr. D

August 15, 2008  12:00 PM ET

I just found out this Simpson guy is also behind all these dating.com spam posts as well

August 15, 2008  12:48 PM ET

I just found out this Simpson guy is also behind all these dating.com spam posts as well

BUCKGUY | 08/15/08, 12:00 PM

in that case I say Hang Him High!

August 15, 2008  01:30 PM ET

Here's a tip to the blackmail genius. Try to blackmail over something true.

August 15, 2008  01:39 PM ET

Here's a tip to the blackmail genius. Try to blackmail over something true.

Foojo | 08/15/08, 01:30 PM

Or at least pick a person that other people won't have trouble believing did what you are blackmailing them about. Tom Coughlin having sexual relations with two women? Even his wife is laughing over that statement. =-]

August 15, 2008  01:50 PM ET

Or at least pick a person that other people won't have trouble believing did what you are blackmailing them about. Tom Coughlin having sexual relations with two women? Even his wife is laughing over that statement. =-]

Lady's Coach Belicat | 08/15/08, 01:39 PM

haha another good point :)

August 15, 2008  02:49 PM ET

Tom!!! Don't look into the sun!!

August 15, 2008  05:01 PM ET

What a weird scheme: Blackmail a man with women who readily admit they know nothing about the alleged events. He could at least found some **** who would play along the lie.

August 15, 2008  05:03 PM ET

Also...this guy having two women in a sex tryst is laughable. Does this blackmailer watch coach's interviews? I mean this guy is no ladies man at no stretch of the imagination.

 
August 15, 2008  06:26 PM ET

Tom!!! Don't look into the sun!!

Cooper! | 08/15/08, 02:49 PM

It's a sun dial, Coop!!

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