Smokey Robinson Faces Lawsuit from Four Women Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Four anonymous women have filed a lawsuit against Smokey Robinson, accusing him of severe sexual misconduct and various labor violations. The accusations include sexual battery and false imprisonment, with Robinson's wife also named in the suit for allegedly contributing to a hostile environment.

In a shocking development, iconic Motown artist Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual assault by four anonymous women, as they file a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages. The complaint was submitted in a Los Angeles superior court and outlines allegations of sexual battery, false imprisonment, gender violence, and negligence, alongside a variety of labor violations regarding wages and working conditions.

The plaintiffs, who include former housekeepers and Robinson's personal assistant, have stated that they felt powerless against the musician's stature and influence, a sentiment echoed by their attorney, John Harris. All four women, referred to as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, allege that their employment involved working in a hostile environment exacerbated by Robinson's actions.

Robinson's wife, Frances Robinson, is also implicated in the lawsuit, accused of contributing to a toxic workplace atmosphere and allegedly using "ethnically pejorative words." The allegations detail a disturbing pattern of sexual exploitation occurring since 2006 in various locations owned by Robinson, including his residences in Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, and Las Vegas.

According to the lawsuit, instances of sexual assault reportedly involved Robinson summoning women to different areas of his properties while his wife was away. Disturbingly, the accusations suggest that on multiple occasions, Robinson emerged from the shower naked, coercing women into sexual acts. The lawsuit also specifies that three of the women were assaulted in the so-called "blue bedroom," while another detailed an incident that took place in the laundry room and garage, areas allegedly out of view of security cameras.

The four women assert that they were compelled to work extensive hours—ten per day, six days a week—without receiving minimum wage or overtime compensation. They claim to have endured working on holidays without proper remuneration, eventually leading them to resign from their positions due to the alleged sexual misconduct and an overall hostile work environment.

As the claims are serious, Robinson's representatives have yet to provide a public response. The Los Angeles police and the district attorney’s office have indicated that no criminal charges have been filed against Robinson, and the women's case does not appear to be currently under investigation. The story continues to develop, drawing widespread attention and raising concerns about workplace safety for employees in vulnerable positions.