Europe EditionSmokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape
- Four former housekeepers filed a lawsuit on May 6, 2025, in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing Smokey Robinson of sexual assault and rape from 2007 to 2024.
- The suit also accuses Robinson's wife, Frances Robinson, of enabling his behavior and creating a hostile work environment using ethnic slurs.
- Each woman alleges Robinson assaulted them repeatedly alone in his Los Angeles home, causing them to ultimately quit despite fears of retaliation and public shame.
- Reported assaults range from at least seven to over 23 times per woman, and the lawsuit demands a minimum of $50 million in damages for sexual battery and other claims.
- The allegations highlight labor violations and underscore the difficulties of accusing a Motown legend and Hall of Famer like Robinson due to fear and intimidation.
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Smokey Robinson shares comment after $50M sexual assault lawsuit is filed against him by four women
Motown music legend Smokey Robinson broke his silence following a civil lawsuit filed by four former employees who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Speaking briefly to the Daily Mail by phone on Wednesday, May 7, Robinson, 85, expressed his shock over the accusations: “I’m in disbelief … I can’t comment on this right now.” The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 6, alleges a series of serious offenses against Robinson, includin…
Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'
Smokey Robinson's lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile" and “false.” Attorney Christopher Frost said in a statement Wednesday that the evidence “will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon.” The suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday against the Motown music luminary seeks at least $50 million …
Smokey Robinson Denies Sexual Assault Accusations, Attorney Calls Lawsuit an 'Ugly' Attempt to 'Extract Money'
Through his attorney, Smokey Robinson is denying the accusations of sexual assault against him by four former employees in a lawsuit filed this week. The Motown icon’s attorney also called the lawsuit an attempt “to extract money” from Robinson. “As this case progresses, the evidence (the crucial element that guides us) will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon — $50 million, to be …
Smokey Robinson Denies “Vile, False” Sexual Assault Allegations, Lawyer Says Suit Is an Attempt to “Extract Money From an American Icon”
Christopher Frost said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter that he would "fiercely defend" Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, who was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Housekeepers sue Motown legend Smokey Robinson and accuse him of years-long sexual assaults
Four housekeepers who worked for Smokey Robinson have filed a €400m civil lawsuit accusing the Motown legend of rape and sexual assault, and claim his wife knew exactly what was happening but never stepped in to stop it.
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