Robinson's legal team denounces accusations, calling them malicious attempts for financial gain.
Smokey Robinson Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Legal Battle
Smokey Robinson Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Legal Battle
Motown Icon Faces Lawsuit from Former Employees Claiming Sexual Misconduct
In a rapid unfolding of events, Motown legend Smokey Robinson has publicly denied serious allegations of sexual assault, purportedly made by four former employees. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday claims the 85-year-old singer-songwriter, alongside his second wife Frances, is accused of acts including sexual battery, false imprisonment, and labor violations. His lawyer Christopher Frost has labeled these accusations as "vile" and baseless, asserting that they are an attempt to extort $50 million from a cherished American icon.
Robinson, known for his pivotal role in shaping Motown, was behind numerous iconic hits and boasts a prolific songwriting career with credits on over 4,000 songs. Despite his golden legacy, the lawsuit trumpeted by the accusers, referred to as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, reveals alarming allegations dating back to 2006, where the women claim they were coerced into sexual acts. They expressed hesitance in coming forward previously due to fears regarding their employment, family backlash, and immigration status.
Notably, their legal representatives have called Robinson a “serial rapist,” prompting a defensive stance from Robinson's team, which criticized the portrayal as an attempt to manipulate public perception. The allegations, however, have yet to lead to criminal charges or police reports. Robinson's team has urged the public to refrain from judgment until all evidence and facts emerge, signaling a robust effort to seek a dismissal of the lawsuit in progress.
Robinson, known for his pivotal role in shaping Motown, was behind numerous iconic hits and boasts a prolific songwriting career with credits on over 4,000 songs. Despite his golden legacy, the lawsuit trumpeted by the accusers, referred to as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, reveals alarming allegations dating back to 2006, where the women claim they were coerced into sexual acts. They expressed hesitance in coming forward previously due to fears regarding their employment, family backlash, and immigration status.
Notably, their legal representatives have called Robinson a “serial rapist,” prompting a defensive stance from Robinson's team, which criticized the portrayal as an attempt to manipulate public perception. The allegations, however, have yet to lead to criminal charges or police reports. Robinson's team has urged the public to refrain from judgment until all evidence and facts emerge, signaling a robust effort to seek a dismissal of the lawsuit in progress.
