The `Taxi Driver` actor was sued for insulting and asking his female assistant… to scratch his back

(Dan Tri) – This week, veteran American actor Robert De Niro (80 years old) appeared in court in a lawsuit with his female assistant Graham Chase Robinson (41 years old).

Ms. Robinson filed a lawsuit in court in Manhattan, New York, USA, claiming that she had to endure disrespectful treatment while working as Mr. De Niro’s personal assistant.

Accordingly, Ms. Robinson said that for many years, she had to endure sensitive touches, offensive language and even tasks that made her feel humiliated, such as… scratching her back.

This week, veteran American actor Robert De Niro (80 years old) appeared in court as a defendant (Photo: New York Post).

Ms. Robinson also cited evidence that Mr. De Niro called her twice to assign odd tasks, while she was present at her grandmother’s funeral.

In addition, Mr. De Niro also called her to assign work at any time.

One time when Mr. De Niro missed an appointment because Ms. Robinson forgot to call to wake him up, he used abusive language towards her.

Appearing in court, actor Robert De Niro affirmed that he had never done anything disrespectful to his female assistant Robinson.

Ms. Robinson said that for many years, she had to endure sensitive touches, offensive language and even tasks that made her feel humiliated (Photo: New York Post).

In Mr. De Niro’s lawsuit, Ms. Robinson was accused of accessing the actor’s safe and being irresponsible at work.

Ms. Robinson immediately filed a counter-suit against Mr. De Niro and asked for $12 million in compensation because she had been harassed and bullied at work.

In the lawsuit, Ms. Robinson said she wanted to quit her job in November 2018, but she was threatened by Mr. De Niro that it would affect her name and image, making it difficult for her to find a new job.

In his acting career, actor Robert De Niro received 8 nominations at the Oscars and won 2 gold statues (Photo: New York Post).

In response to the allegations made by Ms. Robinson, Mr. De Niro firmly denied in court, affirming that he had always treated Ms. Robinson with respect.

Ms. Robinson started working for Mr. De Niro in 2008. The salary she received was 300,000 USD/year (equivalent to 7.4 billion VND).