Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment by Former Housekeepers
KTLA 5May 6, 20252 min5,462 views
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- π― Four anonymous women who worked as housekeepers for Smokey Robinson and his wife between 2006 and 2024 have filed a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages.
- β οΈ The plaintiffs allege that Smokey Robinson repeatedly raped and harassed them during their employment.
- π They claim his wife was aware of the alleged abuse and did not take any action to stop it.
Specific Allegations
- β‘ One victim states Robinson assaulted her 7 times in one year during weekend shifts.
- π« Another plaintiff alleges the musician lured her to areas without cameras in his home and sexually abused her 23 times over several years.
- ποΈ A third woman recalls being called into Robinson's blue bedroom and assaulted a total of 20 times.
- π‘ The fourth woman, the longest-serving employee, alleges she was raped in three of the singer's homes.
Reasons for Silence and Legal Status
- π€ The women remained silent due to fear of losing their jobs and intimidation by Robinson's celebrity status.
- π£οΈ Some were also embarrassed to reveal the alleged abuse, and one worried about her immigration status.
- βοΈ Smokey Robinson's management team has not yet responded to requests for comment.
- π« The District Attorney's office has not received the case from law enforcement and is not filing criminal charges at this time.
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