Robert De Niro Trial Ends, Here’s The Mixed Final Outcome

While Robert De Niro was not found at fault, the actor’s production company, Canal Productions, was found liable for gender discrimination and retaliation. The verdict resulted in a specific damages award of $632,142.86 for each count. The basis for this amount was not immediately clear, but Hannafan pointed out that it roughly equated to Robinson’s annual salary when she resigned in 2019.

Richard Schoenstein, representing Robert De Niro and Canal, characterized the verdict as a compromise, with the jury viewing the case as a dispute between an employee and her former employer. He suggested that the $1.2 million award might be subject to a reduction in further legal proceedings.

Robinson’s legal team was quick to counter, reiterating that Canal is essentially an extension of Robert De Niro himself, emphasizing that the actor owned the company and had the final say on all matters. Despite De Niro’s testimony that he trusted Canal’s employees, including Robinson, to make decisions on his behalf, the jury found the company responsible for the alleged gender discrimination and retaliation.