Smokey Robinson Denies Abuse Allegations in Lawsuit

Smokey Robinson, 85, faces a $50 million lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court from four former housekeepers who accuse him of repeated rape and sexual assault from 2007 to 2024 at his residences in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Las Vegas. The lawsuit also names his wife, Frances Robinson, as a co-defendant for allegedly ignoring the abuse and contributing to a hostile work environment. The plaintiffs claim they endured intimidation, fear for their livelihoods and immigration status, and a toxic workplace marked by labor violations and false imprisonment. Robinson has publicly denied the accusations, labeling them 'vile' and 'false,' and his attorney calls the suit an extortion attempt, promising to seek its dismissal. Frances Robinson has expressed shock at the claims, while the plaintiffs' attorney describes Robinson as a 'serial and sick rapist.' The case has attracted significant attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and Robinson's prominence in the music industry.