Smokey Robinson Countersues Former Housekeeper Over Rape Allegations

Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault; Legal Battle Intensifies
Motown legend denies allegations, claims extortion plot to disrupt tour

[Image: Smokey Robinson performing on stage]
Caption: Smokey Robinson is currently on his 50th-anniversary tour amid legal turmoil.

Smokey Robinson, 85, faces a heated legal battle as four former housekeepers accuse him of sexual assault, harassment, and wage violations. The singer has vehemently denied the claims, countersuing for extortion, defamation, and elder abuse. His legal team alleges the plaintiffs are deliberately stalling the lawsuit to damage his career and force a costly settlement.

Legal Standoff
Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, filed a motion Thursday to compel one accuser, “Jane Doe 2,” to sit for a deposition. Frost claims the plaintiffs’ lawyer, John Harris, aims to delay evidence collection until a ruling on a motion to dismiss Robinson’s counterclaims, potentially stalling the case for months. Frost argues the strategy seeks to harm Robinson’s “A Quiet Storm” 50th-anniversary tour and pressure him into settling.

“Plaintiffs filed a salacious lawsuit, neutered our ability to defend, and let it linger publicly to harm Mr. Robinson’s reputation and tour,” Frost stated. He alleges the women previously demanded $100 million before filing the suit in May and now refuse to cooperate with discovery. Robinson seeks $5,000 in legal fees from the plaintiffs for the motion.

[Image: Smokey Robinson with wife Frances]
Caption: Robinson and his wife Frances, also named in the lawsuit, deny all allegations.

Accusers’ Allegations
The civil suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, details disturbing claims from four Hispanic women who worked in Robinson’s homes between 2007 and 2024. They allege Robinson assaulted them in private areas of his homes, often while his wife Frances was absent. One accuser claims she was raped 23 times starting in 2016, while another says she was attacked seven times in 2023–2024. A third alleges 20 assaults and a $500 offer for oral copulation, and a fourth accuses Robinson of never using protection.

Frances Robinson is accused of enabling the abuse, using derogatory language, and intentionally leaving the house to facilitate attacks. The suit also cites unpaid wages and a hostile work environment.

Defense vs. Plaintiffs’ Response
Robinson’s team calls the allegations “extortionate,” citing a recent incoherent phone exchange with DailyMail.com where the singer said he was “appalled” before abruptly ending the call. Meanwhile, the plaintiffs’ attorneys accuse Robinson of intimidation: “This motion is retaliatory, meant to retraumatize a survivor,” said Harris. They vow to hold the Robinsons accountable for “abusive litigation tactics.”

[Image: Attorney Christopher Frost]
Caption: Robinson’s lawyer claims the plaintiffs aim to exploit the legal process.

Criminal Investigation and Tour Impact
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has opened a criminal investigation into the claims. The lawsuit emerged weeks after Robinson released his album What The World Needs Now, where he expressed a desire to inspire “love and care.” He now faces scrutiny just as his tour continues, with a scheduled New York performance hours after the plaintiffs’ press conference.

[Image: Robinson’s album cover]
Caption: The lawsuit coincides with Robinson’s new album release.

Robinson’s legacy, spanning six decades as a Motown icon, hangs in the balance. The case underscores the tension between #MeToo-era accountability and claims of legal exploitation. As both sides prepare for a protracted fight, the outcome could reshape public perception of the music legend.

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