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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Inga Parkel and Bevan Hurley

Robert De Niro’s behaviour ‘triggered’ ex-assistant’s mental illness, psychiatrist testifies

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Forensic psychiatrist Robert Goldstein took the stand on Tuesday (7 November) as a witness for Robert De Niro’s ex-assistant Graham Chase Robinson where he told the court how he had diagnosed her with “generalised anxiety disorder”.

Ms Robinson is suing the 80-year-old Goodfellas actor in a $12m (£9.9m) workplace discrimination lawsuit. She alleges she suffered “extreme emotional distress and reputational harm” during 11 years working at his private company, Canal Productions.

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