**In a dramatic legal move, Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances have filed a $500 million lawsuit against four women who have accused him of sexual assault, labeling the claims as false and damaging.**
**Smokey Robinson Launches $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers**
**Smokey Robinson Launches $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers**
**The Motown icon denies the allegations and claims they are part of an extortion scheme by former employees.**
The legendary Motown artist Smokey Robinson has taken legal action against four former housekeepers who have accused him of sexual assault, filing a $500 million defamation lawsuit in California. The lawsuit, submitted by Robinson and his wife Frances on Wednesday, asserts that the women have made fabricated allegations as part of an "extortionate" legal maneuver.
According to the Robinsons, the plaintiffs, who filed their lawsuit anonymously under the names Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, previously enjoyed family vacations and holiday celebrations with the couple. The lawsuit vehemently rejects the charges and claims the women are motivated solely by financial gain. Robinson, who is currently under criminal investigation in Los Angeles for these accusations, has continually denied all allegations, asserting that the accusations are baseless.
Robinson's legal team has also filed a motion seeking to dismiss the women's lawsuit, arguing that the anonymity afforded to the accusers is unwarranted. The suit details several disturbing allegations, claiming incidents back to 2006 in which Robinson purportedly pressured the women for sexual encounters. The accusers, who are of Hispanic descent, have stated that fear of losing their jobs, familial backlash, or reputational harm had kept them from speaking out sooner. Some indicated concerns that the allegations might jeopardize their immigration status as well.
The women are requesting at least $50 million in damages and have called for a jury trial. Following the filing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation into the allegations, which the 85-year-old artist welcomed, stating that "exposure to the truth is a powerful thing."
Robinson is celebrated as one of Motown's premier songwriters and iconic artists. His contributions include hits like "My Guy" and "My Girl," and he holds distinctions in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, boasting credits on over 4,000 songs. As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the courtroom drama between the revered musician and his accusers.
According to the Robinsons, the plaintiffs, who filed their lawsuit anonymously under the names Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, previously enjoyed family vacations and holiday celebrations with the couple. The lawsuit vehemently rejects the charges and claims the women are motivated solely by financial gain. Robinson, who is currently under criminal investigation in Los Angeles for these accusations, has continually denied all allegations, asserting that the accusations are baseless.
Robinson's legal team has also filed a motion seeking to dismiss the women's lawsuit, arguing that the anonymity afforded to the accusers is unwarranted. The suit details several disturbing allegations, claiming incidents back to 2006 in which Robinson purportedly pressured the women for sexual encounters. The accusers, who are of Hispanic descent, have stated that fear of losing their jobs, familial backlash, or reputational harm had kept them from speaking out sooner. Some indicated concerns that the allegations might jeopardize their immigration status as well.
The women are requesting at least $50 million in damages and have called for a jury trial. Following the filing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation into the allegations, which the 85-year-old artist welcomed, stating that "exposure to the truth is a powerful thing."
Robinson is celebrated as one of Motown's premier songwriters and iconic artists. His contributions include hits like "My Guy" and "My Girl," and he holds distinctions in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, boasting credits on over 4,000 songs. As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the courtroom drama between the revered musician and his accusers.
