The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations against the singer-songwriter. This follows a lawsuit filed last week by four anonymous housekeepers, accusing the 85-year-old of sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence, and gender violence.
**Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation Amid Sexual Assault Allegations**
**Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation Amid Sexual Assault Allegations**
Motown icon Smokey Robinson is being investigated over multiple sexual assault claims made by four women.
Robinson, through his legal representation, has vehemently denied these accusations, stating that the claims are unfounded and driven by a desire for financial gain. His attorney, Christopher Frost, expressed confidence that the probe would exonerate Robinson, considering the allegations a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation and that of his wife, who is also named in the lawsuit. The sheriff's department has indicated that their Special Victims Bureau is actively investigating the situation, which is still in its preliminary stages, and offered no further details at this time.
The legal action filed on May 6 in the Los Angeles Superior Court names the plaintiffs as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, who have alleged incidents dating back to 2006. They claim to have been pressured into sexual situations and delayed coming forward due to fears of job loss, personal ramifications, and potential issues regarding their immigration status. The plaintiffs are seeking a substantial $50 million in damages and have requested a jury trial.
Robinson's storied career as a founding figure of Motown Music includes chart-topping hits and a legacy adorned with inductions into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A press conference held by the plaintiffs’ legal representatives characterized Robinson as a “serial and sick rapist,” demanding urgency in addressing the accusations. Robinson's legal team dismissed this press conference as an outrageous effort to manipulate public opinion, with plans for a swift response, including a request to dismiss the case altogether. As the investigation progresses, Robinson's attorney urges the public to refrain from premature judgments until all evidence comes to light.
The legal action filed on May 6 in the Los Angeles Superior Court names the plaintiffs as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, who have alleged incidents dating back to 2006. They claim to have been pressured into sexual situations and delayed coming forward due to fears of job loss, personal ramifications, and potential issues regarding their immigration status. The plaintiffs are seeking a substantial $50 million in damages and have requested a jury trial.
Robinson's storied career as a founding figure of Motown Music includes chart-topping hits and a legacy adorned with inductions into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A press conference held by the plaintiffs’ legal representatives characterized Robinson as a “serial and sick rapist,” demanding urgency in addressing the accusations. Robinson's legal team dismissed this press conference as an outrageous effort to manipulate public opinion, with plans for a swift response, including a request to dismiss the case altogether. As the investigation progresses, Robinson's attorney urges the public to refrain from premature judgments until all evidence comes to light.
