Coverage dated October 29, 2023 to November 3, 2023

Robert De Niro's former assistant testifies she found his back-scratching behavior ‘creepy'

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 3 developments

De Niro's former assistant testified for most of the day on Friday, sharing details of her years working with the famed actor.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Oct 31, 2023
Robert De Niro says he 'berated' former assistant but calls workplace abuse claims 'nonsense' at trial
Headline from Entertainment Weekly ·
Nov 3, 2023
Robert De Niro’s Ex-Employee Calls His Back-Scratching Requests ‘Creepy’ and ‘Disgusting’ in Gender Discrimination Trial
Headline from Variety ·
Nov 4, 2023Newest
Robert De Niro's former assistant testifies she found his back-scratching behavior ‘creepy'
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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New York Post
Robert De Niro to testify in sensational showdown with ex assistant in Manhattan (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 29, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“Among other things, De Niro [also] would direct Ms Robinson to scratch his back, button his shirts and prod him awake when he was in bed,” alleges the filing by former De Niro assistant Graham Cha…
NBC10 Philadelphia
Robert De Niro testifies in lawsuit brought by former assistant: ‘This is all nonsense!' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 30, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Robert De Niro testified Monday in New York City at a trial resulting from a former personal assistant’s lawsuit accusing the actor of being an abusive boss. De Niro, who at times appeared grouchy, restrained himself from erupting at the dissection of his interactions with her before finally blurtin…
amNewYork
Actor Robert De Niro tells a jury in a lawsuit by his ex-assistant: ‘This is all nonsense’ (opens amNewYork)
Published Oct 30, 2023
amNewYork's feed description
Robert De Niro testified Monday in New York City at a trial resulting from a former personal assistant’s lawsuit accusing the actor of being an abusive boss.
Rolling Stone
Robert De Niro Testifies Against Former Assistant at Gender Discrimination Trial: 'All Nonsense' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Oct 30, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
Robert De Niro testified in a gender discrimination trial against him and his company Canal Productions filed by ex-assistant Graham Chase Robinson.
The Guardian
‘This is all nonsense!’: Robert De Niro testifies against workplace abuse claims (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Former assistant Graham Robinson sues for $12m in reputational harm and says actor would yell at her and make sexist remarks
The Week
'This is all nonsense': Robert De Niro testifies in workplace abuse case (opens The Week)
Published Oct 30, 2023
The Week's feed description
The veteran Oscar winner has denied claims that he harassed and overworked for former assistant
Entertainment Weekly
Robert De Niro says he 'berated' former assistant but calls workplace abuse claims 'nonsense' at trial (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Oct 31, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
At trial, Robert De Niro said that he 'berated' his ex-employee and may have called her a variety of rude names, but calls workplace abuse claims 'nonsense.'
Fox News
Robert De Niro admits he 'berated' ex-assistant, called her 'f---ing spoiled brat' during court testimony (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 31, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Robert De Niro admitted to berating his former assistant during court testimony on Tuesday. The actor was sued by Graham Chase Robinson for gender discrimination in 2019.
Variety
Robert De Niro’s Ex-Employee Calls His Back-Scratching Requests ‘Creepy’ and ‘Disgusting’ in Gender Discrimination Trial (opens Variety)
Published Nov 2, 2023
Variety's feed description
Robert De Niro's ex-assistant took the stand in the gender discrimination trial and called his back scratching requests "creepy and "disgusting."
Avclub
Robert De Niro's former employee calls his behavior as "creepy" in trial (opens Avclub)
Published Nov 2, 2023
Avclub's feed description
De Niro's ex-employee accused him of making her do gendered tasks and making sexually-charged comments, among other allegations
NBC Los Angeles
Robert De Niro's former assistant testifies she found his back-scratching behavior ‘creepy' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 3, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
De Niro's former assistant testified for most of the day on Friday, sharing details of her years working with the famed actor.
Fox News
Robert De Niro's ex-top assistant slams actor for abusive behavior with 'creepy' back-scratching requests (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 3, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Robert De Niro's former assistant Graham Chase Robinson has alleged the actor repeatedly made inappropriate requests and showed abusive behavior.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy' | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 3, 2023
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Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy'

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