Smokey Robinson Faces New Civil Suit, 2015 Assault Probe Confirmed

Smokey Robinson is currently facing a $50 million lawsuit from four former housekeepers alleging sexual assault and related abuses spanning from 2007 to 2024. In 2015, Robinson was investigated for a sexual assault allegation, but no criminal charges were filed due to insufficient evidence, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The 2015 allegation is separate from the current lawsuit, and the accuser from that case is not among the four women suing Robinson now. Robinson and his wife have countersued the women for defamation, calling the allegations fabricated and part of an extortion scheme, while the plaintiffs’ lawyers argue the countersuit aims to intimidate and silence victims. Authorities are actively investigating the new allegations, with Robinson’s legal team expressing confidence that no charges will be filed again. The ongoing legal battle highlights the challenges victims face when accusing powerful figures and the complexities of addressing historic allegations.