Robert De Niro’s Company Loses Nasty Legal Battle Against His Ex-Assistant

Robert De Niro’s production company on Thursday was found liable for gender discrimination and retaliation claims brought by his former personal assistant—though the Oscar winner himself was personally cleared of those same accusations.

Graham Chase Robinson, 41, was awarded more than $1.2 million in damages by the jury. She was simultaneously found not liable for accusations of financial misconduct—including the embezzling of frequent flyer miles—brought by De Niro’s Canal Productions.

Her attorney, David Sanford, told The Daily Beast in a statement that they were “delighted” by the outcome. “Not only did Ms. Robinson win her case against Canal but the jury completely vindicated Ms. Robinson by finding De Niro’s claims against her to be without merit,” he said.

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