Robert De Niro’s ex-assistant recounts actor’s ‘creepy’ requests to scratch his back

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Robert De Niro’s former employee, Graham Chase Robinson, testified in court on Friday, recalling several instances where the Oscar-winning actor made her physically uncomfortable. She claimed that he had responded by telling her: “I like the way you do it.” Ms Robinson told the New York City courtroom that she found De Niro’s requests “creepy” and “just disgusting”. Graham Chase Robinson and Robert de Niro She alleged that the actor told her, her job title wasn’t as important as his public opinion of her. I lost everything.” On Thursday, De Niro’s girlfriend Ms Chen took the stand and called Ms Robinson “psychotic”, comparing her to the character from Single White Female.