Smokey Robinson Faces Assault, Rape Investigation

Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after four former housekeepers accused him of sexual assault and rape spanning nearly two decades, with some alleging dozens of incidents. The women, who filed a $50 million civil lawsuit, claim they remained anonymous due to fears of retaliation and concerns about their immigration status. Robinson’s wife, Frances Robinson, is also named in the lawsuit for allegedly enabling a hostile work environment and being aware of the alleged abuse. Robinson's legal team has strongly denied the allegations, calling them false and financially motivated, and stated that the police investigation is a standard response to the lawsuit. The plaintiffs’ attorneys welcomed the criminal probe and pledged full cooperation with authorities. The Sheriff's Department has confirmed the investigation is ongoing but declined to provide additional details.