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Music icon Smokey Robinson is at the center of a shocking new lawsuit.
Four former housekeepers who were employed by the Motown legend are now accusing him of sexual assault.
The unnamed plaintiffs are seeking $50 million in damages.
Smokey Robinson attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for dcp)
The suit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
According to a new report from NBC News, three of the four women appeared at a press conference, wearing masks to protect their privacy.
“Obviously, no amount can compensate these women for what Mr. Robinson subjected them to,” attorney John Harris told reporters.
He added that given the severity of Robinson’s alleged crimes, “This amount is clearly warranted.”
Smokey Robinson attends the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
Harris explained that the four accusers “were Hispanic women employed as housekeepers earning below minimum wage.”
“As low-wage workers in vulnerable positions, they lacked the resources and options to protect themselves,” he explained.
One plaintiff alleges that Robinson assaulted her at least 23 times between May 2014 and February 2020.
The accuser claims the attacks often took place in parts of Robinson’s home where there were no security cameras.
Smokey Robinson speaks onstage during the 10th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on April 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Another former employee claims that Robinson assaulted her at least 20 times during the 12 years she worked for him, beginning in 2012.
She describes a “ritual” wherein Robinson would enter his bedroom naked and then spread a towel on his bed so the linens would not be soiled by “what was about to occur.”
Another accuser says she worked for Robinson for 13 months, during which time, he allegedly assaulted her seven times
“In a desperate attempt to stop his sexual assaults,” the suit says of this plaintiff, “she would proclaim ‘you’re married.’”
Robinson has not yet publicly responded to these allegations. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Smokey Robinson Sued For Sexual Assault By 4 Former Housekeepers was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
Music icon Smokey Robinson is at the center of a shocking new lawsuit.
Four former housekeepers who were employed by the Motown legend are now accusing him of sexual assault.
The unnamed plaintiffs are seeking $50 million in damages.
Smokey Robinson attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for dcp)
Attorney for alleged victims speaks out against Smokey Robinson
The suit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
According to a new report from NBC News, three of the four women appeared at a press conference, wearing masks to protect their privacy.
“Obviously, no amount can compensate these women for what Mr. Robinson subjected them to,” attorney John Harris told reporters.
He added that given the severity of Robinson’s alleged crimes, “This amount is clearly warranted.”
Smokey Robinson attends the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
Harris explained that the four accusers “were Hispanic women employed as housekeepers earning below minimum wage.”
“As low-wage workers in vulnerable positions, they lacked the resources and options to protect themselves,” he explained.
Accusers describe horrific assaults, fear of speaking out
One plaintiff alleges that Robinson assaulted her at least 23 times between May 2014 and February 2020.
The accuser claims the attacks often took place in parts of Robinson’s home where there were no security cameras.
Smokey Robinson speaks onstage during the 10th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on April 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Another former employee claims that Robinson assaulted her at least 20 times during the 12 years she worked for him, beginning in 2012.
She describes a “ritual” wherein Robinson would enter his bedroom naked and then spread a towel on his bed so the linens would not be soiled by “what was about to occur.”
Another accuser says she worked for Robinson for 13 months, during which time, he allegedly assaulted her seven times
“In a desperate attempt to stop his sexual assaults,” the suit says of this plaintiff, “she would proclaim ‘you’re married.’”
Robinson has not yet publicly responded to these allegations. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Smokey Robinson Sued For Sexual Assault By 4 Former Housekeepers was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.