US EditionTwo More Ex-Staff Members Accuse Smokey Robinson of Sexual Misconduct (Entertainment)
Two new accusers join a $50 million lawsuit against Smokey Robinson alleging sexual battery and related claims spanning from 2005 to 2023, with a hearing set for Jan. 6.
- Two new accusers — John Doe 1 and Jane Doe 5 — seek to be added to the $50 million lawsuit filed May 6 in Los Angeles Superior Court against Smokey Robinson.
- In 2013 John Doe 1 began working for the Robinsons as a car detailer and alleges Robinson began sexually harassing him shortly after, while Jane Doe 5 worked from 2005 and 2007–11, alleging repeated advances.
- Plaintiffs detail alleged incidents including nudity, shower summons and suggestive touching; Robinson allegedly walked naked, summoned staff to showers, and on more than 10 occasions grabbed Jane Doe 5’s hand, forcing contact, while in 2022 he did the same to John Doe 1.
- Facing the amended complaint, Robinson’s lawyers say the allegations are fabricated and have filed counter suits, while Christopher Frost denies claims as a coordinated, `avaricious` campaign and notes the $500 million defamation suit.
- Amid renewed attention, Smokey Robinson’s legacy faces scrutiny as accusers say they suffered emotional distress and fear, with the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226 available for support.
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Smokey Robinson faces new sexual assault claims from another ex-housekeeper, car detailer
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Two more ex-staff members accuse Smokey Robinson of sexual misconduct (Entertainment)
Smokey Robinson is facing two new allegations of sexual assault. The Tears of a Clown hitmaker was already being sued by four former housekeepers, who accused him of sexually assaulting each of them on multiple occasions and now two more anonymous alleged victims, one male and one female, have come...
Smokey Robinson faces new sexual assault claims from another ex-housekeeper, car detailer
Two more former employees are taking legal action against Smokey Robinson and his wife, adding their allegations of sexual assault against the singer to a lawsuit filed earlier this year.
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