Ron Meyer, the deposed NBCUniversal vice chairman who alleges that he was the victim of an extortion plot, two sources tell Variety.Meyer’s camp reached out to the FBI some time ago, after Meyer was initially threatened with exposure of his relationship with actress Charlotte Kirk.
The FBI has followed up with key players over the last two days, indicating that the agency has taken at least some interest in the case.
It is not clear whether a formal investigation has been launched.Meyer resigned on Aug. 18 after disclosing to his bosses that he had made a confidential settlement with Kirk.
Meyer, 75, had a brief affair with the 28-year-old actress about eight years ago. NBCUniversal has hired outside counsel to conduct its own investigation.
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