Lawsuit Against Smokey Robinson Reveals Allegations of Sexual Assault by Former Housekeepers
Four women allege Smokey Robinson assaulted them over several years, seeking $50 million in damages in a Los Angeles lawsuit.
Overview
Four former housekeepers are suing Smokey Robinson and his wife, alleging multiple instances of sexual assault and harassment from 2007 to 2024. Filed in Los Angeles, the lawsuit seeks at least $50 million in damages, citing emotional distress, wage violations, and a hostile work environment. The women, referred to as Jane Does for privacy, reported fears of retaliation and public shame as reasons for not coming forward sooner. Robinson, a legendary figure in Motown music, has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
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Analysis
- Four former housekeepers have accused Smokey Robinson of sexual assault, harassment, and creating a hostile work environment in a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages.
- The lawsuit highlights issues of fear and intimidation faced by the plaintiffs, who felt unable to report the alleged misconduct due to concerns over their livelihoods and immigration status.
- Frances Robinson is also named in the lawsuit, accused of failing to prevent her husband's alleged sexual misconduct and contributing to a hostile work environment.
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The lawsuit alleges that Smokey Robinson sexually assaulted, raped, and harassed four former housekeepers and a personal assistant over several years, reportedly from 2007 to 2024. The women claim he performed unwanted sexual acts, including vaginal, oral, and digital penetration, often when his wife was not present.
The $50 million in damages is sought for emotional distress, sexual trauma, labor violations including unpaid wages, overtime, breaks, and meals, as well as for creating a hostile work environment.
Frances Robinson is accused of knowing about her husband's alleged misconduct and failing to take corrective action. The lawsuit also claims she contributed to a hostile work environment by berating the women and using ethnically charged language.
The women, referred to as Jane Does in the lawsuit, reported fears of retaliation, public shame, and the loss of their livelihoods as reasons for not coming forward sooner.
As of now, Smokey Robinson and his representatives have not publicly responded to the allegations detailed in the lawsuit.
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