Overview

• The LASD Special Victims Bureau has begun an early-stage criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson following police reports filed on May 9.
• Four former housekeepers, identified as Jane Does, allege years of sexual abuse and workplace misconduct by Robinson between 2006 and 2024 at his Chatsworth residence.
• The civil lawsuit also accuses Robinson's wife, Frances, of fostering a hostile work environment and failing to prevent the alleged assaults.
• Robinson's attorney has denied all allegations, calling the claims false and characterizing the lawsuit as a money-driven attempt to harm his reputation.
• Plaintiffs' attorneys have expressed support for the criminal investigation and pledged full cooperation to seek justice for their clients and others who may have been affected.