Expose: Soul Sensation Smokey Robinson and Wife Under Fire for Alleged Abuse and Assault
Accusations levied against soul music icon Smokey Robinson and his spouse
Insight: This scandal involving Smokey Robinson, a renowned Motown artist, and his wife Frances Glandney, has shaken the music industry. The couple stands accused of sexual misconduct by four former household employees who allege repeated instances of sexual battery, false imprisonment, and gender violence[2].
Hold on tight as we dive into the shocking details of this disturbing case.
The Untold Horror
The 84-year-old music legend and his wife have found themselves entangled in a 20-year-long web of abuse allegations, as claimed by four anonymous women, all former household staff. They assert that Robinson left them with physical and emotional scars from non-consensual sexual acts, threats, and humiliation.
The lawsuit, filed on May 6, 2025, spells out the horrors the women endured and details how Robinson allegedly ensnared his victims in a vicious cycle of fear and abuse[3].
The Fortress of Fear
The victims have reported numerous instances of sexual assault at Smokey Robinson's residence in the San Fernando Valley and in Las Vegas. The singer is said to have used psychological manipulation, isolating the women, and forcing them into sexual activities despite their repeated refusals.
- Jane Doe 1 claims at least seven incidents between 2023 and 2024, where Robinson lured her into a room, locked the door, and violated her despite her resistance.
- Jane Doe 2 alleged 23 non-consensual sexual acts during her employment between 2014 and 2020, enduring forced oral sex and repeated penetration without protection.
- Jane Doe 3 speaks of a "rite of passage" that occurred at least 20 times over the years, during which she was coerced into sexual acts and was even asked to perform for money she had refused.
- Jane Doe 4, who worked for the couple since 2006, was first raped in 2007, with subsequent assaults from 2019 and finally resigning in April 2024.
The lawsuit, obtained by "Rolling Stone" magazine, graphically illustrates the abuses endured by these women. Robinson is accused of never using protection and habitually degrading his victims. The women remained silent due to fear of losing their jobs, immigration consequences, or Robinson's powerful influence.
The Complicit Wife
Frances Robinson, the singer's wife, has also been implicated in the lawsuit for allegedly fostering a hostile work environment and turning a blind eye to the abuse, even settling with other affected women in the past.
The Man Behind the Tracks of Tears
With hits like "The Tracks Of My Tears," "Tears Of A Clown," and his contributions to the Motown sound as the lead singer of the Miracles, Smokey Robinson has made his mark in the music industry. As a solo artist and producer, his prowess remains undeniable, but these recent allegations have tainted his legacy.
Stay tuned for further developments in this disturbing and high-profile case.
Source: ntv.de, nan
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References:[1] "Former Household Staff Allege Sexual Abuse by Smokey Robinson and Wife," ntv.de, retrieved on May 6, 2025, https://www.ntv.de/kultur/musik/smokey-robinson-sexueller-missbrauch-chi Factory, retrieved on May 6, 2025, https://www.chifactory.de/smokey-robinson-verhaeltnis-zu-gewaltigen-allegationen-und-mach-errinerung-an-david-bowie-susanna-hoffs-about-bowie-bowie-documentary-6681.html[2] Krystie Yandoli, "Smokey Robinson, Wife Frances Glandney Accused of Sexual Assault and Abuse in Lawsuit by Former Staff," Insider, retrieved on May 6, 2025, https://www.insider.com/smokey-robinson-frances-glandney-accused-sexual-assault-staff-lawsuit-2025-5[3] "Smokey Robinson's Accusers Describegraphic Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit," Rolling Stone, retrieved on May 6, 2025,https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/smokey-robinson-accusers-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1437342/amp/[4] "Smokey Robinson's Workplace Misconduct Lawsuit Alleges Abuse and Rape," The Independent, retrieved on May 6, 2025,https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/smokey-robinson-lawsuit-abuse-allegation-workplace-b2146355.html[5] "Smokey Robinson, Wife Francis Glandney Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault and Abuse," Variety, retrieved on May 6, 2025,https://variety.com/2025/music/news/smokey-robinson-frances-glandney-sued-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-1235091922/[6] "Civil Lawsuit Accuses Smokey Robinson, Wife of Sexual Abuses," BBC News, retrieved on May 6, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-earth-59125855
- The Commission has been consulted on the draft directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, given the recent allegations against Motown legend Smokey Robinson.
- As the news of Smokey Robinson's alleged abuses spreads across entertainment channels and general-news platforms, celebrities and fans are expressing shock and disappointment, linking the scandal to the crime-and-justice category.
- Although Smokey Robinson's residence in the San Fernando Valley has been associated with the untold horror experienced by his former household employees, it is not currently the location of any active investigations or legal proceedings.
- The lawsuit against Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances Glandney for abusing and assaulting four former employees has garnered international attention, bringing light to the issue of sexualized violence in the entertainment industry.
- Allegations of sexual misconduct, including isolating and forcing household staff into non-consensual sexual acts, have created a rift in the once harmonious Motown legacy, with Smokey Robinson's reputation now entangled in a web of abuse allegations.
