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Smokey Robinson Lawsuit Amended to Add Male Accuser, Keeps $50 Million Claim

Robinson’s lawyer rejects the allegations, seeking court orders for disclosure and evidence.

Overview

  • The amended complaint adds John Doe 1 and Jane Doe 5 to a civil case first filed in May by four anonymous former housekeepers.
  • John Doe 1 alleges Robinson repeatedly appeared in underwear, touched himself, made suggestive remarks, and in 2022 tried to force the man’s hand onto his genitals.
  • Jane Doe 5 alleges repeated bathroom incidents in which Robinson summoned her while showering, asked her to scrub his back, and on more than 10 occasions tried to force her to touch him.
  • The filing lists claims including sexual battery, assault, sexual harassment, gender violence, hostile work environment, and wage-and-hour violations, with damages sought at $50 million.
  • Attorney Christopher Frost calls the claims a coordinated effort for publicity and money, says the defense has asked the court to compel disclosures and evidence, and notes a separate Robinsons’ suit alleging defamation and civil conspiracy.