Inside the Trial of Robert De Niro's Assistant: Creepy Texts and Closing Arguments

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Inside the Trial of Robert De Niro's Assistant: Creepy Texts and Closing Arguments
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In the ongoing legal battle between Robert De Niro and his former assistant Graham Chase Robinson, jurors have heard testimony about the challenging and unglamorous aspects of working for the actor. Robinson described a toxic work environment, including instances of gender discrimination, harassment, and emotional distress. She testified that De Niro would frequently yell at her, make excessive demands, and even asked her to scratch his back. The assistant also recounted an incident where she had to rescue De Niro's dogs from a kitchen accident. De Niro's behavior and outbursts in court have not helped his defense against the allegations.

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