Actor Robert De Niro tells a jury in a lawsuit by his ex-assistant: 'This is all nonsense
Actor Robert De Niro says the legal claims by a former personal assistant who worked for him are nonsense By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press October 31, 2023, 3:11 AM Robert De Niro arrives at the Big Screen Achievement Awards during Cinem... Show more The Associated Press NEW YORK -- 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 blurting out: “This is all nonsense!” The two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his performances in blockbuster movies like “The Deer Hunter” and “Raging Bull” was the first witness in a trial resulting from lawsuits over the employment of Graham Chase Robinson. Robinson, who worked for De Niro between 2008 and 2019, was paid $300,000 annually before she quit as his vice president of production and fina...