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Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Employees Alleging Sexual Assault and Hostile Work Environment

Four women filed a $50 million lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing the Motown legend and his wife Frances Robinson of sexual misconduct, abuse, and workplace violations.

Singer Smokey Robinson on the red carpet at the 35th annual Barnstable Brown Gala on Friday night. May 03, 2024.
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Overview

  • The lawsuit, filed on May 6, 2025, accuses Smokey Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, and gender violence spanning from 2007 to 2024.
  • Four former employees, identified as Jane Does 1 through 4, allege repeated sexual assaults and harassment during their employment at the Robinsons’ home in Chatsworth, California.
  • Frances Robinson, Smokey's wife, is named in the suit for allegedly enabling the misconduct and fostering a hostile work environment through racial slurs and mistreatment.
  • The plaintiffs claim they were coerced into silence due to fears of retaliation, job loss, and the Robinsons’ celebrity influence.
  • The women are seeking at least $50 million in damages, with a press conference scheduled to provide further details about the allegations.