NEW: A new federal lawsuit accuses actor Robert De Niro of sexually harassing a longtime employee, calling her a 'b**ch' and a 'brat'
Robinson's professional relationship with De Niro began in 2008, when she was 25 years old, as his assistant. She says that she saw the opportunity to work for him as a stepping stone in a broader career in the entertainment industry.
De Niro allegedly called Robinson degrading and sexist names, such as"b**ch and brat," and was described in the suit as having referred to a female business partner as a"c**t" in Robinson's presence. Chase Robinson sued actor Robert De Niro in federal court on Thursday over allegations of pervasive sexual harassment and a workplace culture of misogyny.Robinson alleges the violation of several statutes in her claims for damages, including New York State fair pay laws, federal wage laws and New York City human rights laws.
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