Smokey Robinson, Wife Named in $50 Million Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault from 2007-2024 in Multiple States

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Updated May 9, 2025, 12:27 AM

Motown singer Smokey Robinson and his wife have been named in a $50 million lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by four former housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault, rape, sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment. The women, identified only as Jane Does 1 through 4, allege that Robinson repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them over many years, including incidents at his homes in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Las Vegas, between 2007 and 2024. The lawsuit claims Robinson’s wife was aware of the abuse and contributed to the hostile environment. Three of the women reportedly feared reporting the abuse due to their immigration status. Robinson’s legal team has denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit an "ugly method" to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon and labeling the accusations as "false" and "vile." Robinson himself has responded with a brief denial. The case has drawn widespread media attention, highlighting serious allegations against the music legend.

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NBC4 Washington

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Singer Smokey Robinson’s attorney responded to a lawsuit accusing the Motown legend of assault and sexual battery. https://t.co/iSZm34gJpV

Los Angeles Times

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Smokey Robinson's attorney: Lawsuit is an 'ugly method' to get money from 'an America icon' https://t.co/LpPtz8hoca

New York Times Music

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Three of the women feared reporting Smokey Robinson to the authorities because of their immigration status, according to the suit, which also accuses the Robinsons of false imprisonment, creating a hostile work environment and failure to pay minimum wage. https://t.co/UvXSwuUpqd