Smokey Robinson Faces Fifth Sexual Battery Allegation in Ongoing LASD Investigation

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a fifth sexual battery allegation, with the latest accuser filing a police report at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department's Malibu/Lost Hills station, adding to an ongoing criminal investigation that began in May. The five accusers, all former employees including housekeepers and a personal assistant, allege repeated sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, and a hostile work environment spanning from 2006 to 2024, seeking at least $50 million in damages. Robinson and his wife deny the allegations, with Robinson filing a $500 million countersuit accusing the accusers of defamation, extortion, and elder abuse. His attorney contends that the accusations are strategic and potentially false, criticizing the accusers for refusing to reveal their identities or participate in depositions, which has delayed the legal process. The investigation is active, and Robinson has publicly stated he welcomes the process despite the ongoing allegations. The case has attracted significant public attention due to Robinson's status as a cultural icon and the serious nature of the claims.