Motown icon Smokey Robinson is being accused of sexual assault by four women who have filed a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages. The complaint, lodged in a Los Angeles superior court, brings serious allegations against the 85-year-old musician, including sexual battery, false imprisonment, and negligence, alongside claims of labor violations regarding wages and working conditions.
**Smokey Robinson Faces $50 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Assault by Four Women**
**Smokey Robinson Faces $50 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Assault by Four Women**
Four anonymous plaintiffs accuse the Motown legend of severe misconduct while seeking justice in a disturbing legal case.
The lawsuit highlights the alleged involvement of Robinson's wife, Frances Robinson, claiming her actions contributed to a hostile work environment, where she reportedly used "ethnically pejorative words and language." The women, using pseudonyms Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4 to protect their identities, describe a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct over several years starting from 2006, sought predominantly from their vulnerable positions as low-wage housekeepers and assistants.
According to John Harris, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, the power dynamics in play significantly impacted their ability to report and fight back against the accusations. The women, all Hispanic, reportedly felt powerless due to their financial situations, as they were allegedly employed below minimum wage and worked under oppressive conditions without necessary breaks or proper payment.
In graphic detail, the lawsuit recounts horrifying incidents where Robinson purportedly summoned the women to secluded areas of his properties in Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, and Las Vegas, often emerging naked from the shower and coercing them into sexual acts. The allegations also point to instances of physical intimidation, with claims that he used barriers and threats to prevent them from escaping.
Despite the disturbing nature of the allegations, no criminal charges or police reports have been filed against Robinson to date. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has stated that they are not reviewing the matter, as no formal case has been presented by law enforcement. Representatives for the Robinsons have not provided a public comment on the allegations as of yet, leaving many questions unanswered for the public.
According to John Harris, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, the power dynamics in play significantly impacted their ability to report and fight back against the accusations. The women, all Hispanic, reportedly felt powerless due to their financial situations, as they were allegedly employed below minimum wage and worked under oppressive conditions without necessary breaks or proper payment.
In graphic detail, the lawsuit recounts horrifying incidents where Robinson purportedly summoned the women to secluded areas of his properties in Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, and Las Vegas, often emerging naked from the shower and coercing them into sexual acts. The allegations also point to instances of physical intimidation, with claims that he used barriers and threats to prevent them from escaping.
Despite the disturbing nature of the allegations, no criminal charges or police reports have been filed against Robinson to date. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has stated that they are not reviewing the matter, as no formal case has been presented by law enforcement. Representatives for the Robinsons have not provided a public comment on the allegations as of yet, leaving many questions unanswered for the public.
