Explosive Claims: Prolific Soul Singer Smokey Robinson Accused of Years of Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Rape by Former Staff
Allegations of Misconduct Surrounding Music Icon Smokey Robinson and His Spouse
Get the lowdown on the shocking allegations against soul sensation Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances, as four former employees make troubling claims dating back to 2007.
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Smokey Robinson, iconic figure of Motown and best known for hits like "The Tracks of My Tears" and "Tears of a Clown," is embroiled in a heated controversy. Four of his former household staff have come forward, accusing him and his spouse of numerous acts of sexual harassment, abuse, and rape that allegedly took place over a span of several years. The revelations, spelled out in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles earlier this week, threaten to tarnish Robinson's storied reputation.
The accusers, maintaining their anonymity out of concern for their continued employment and immigration status, paint a chilling picture of systematic abuse inflicted upon them at Smokey and Frances' residences in the San Fernando Valley and Las Vegas. According to the lawsuit, Smokey Robinson purposefully orchestrated situations that left them isolated and exposed, forcing them into unwanted sexual acts despite their continuous objections. Some of the alleged infractions include sexual harassment, physical violence, false imprisonment, and gender-based assaults.
Four Victims’ Haunting Tales
The testaments of the four plaintiffs are particularly unnerving:
- Jane Doe 1: She states that this abuse took place on at least seven separate instances between January 2023 and February 2024. Robinson is accused of luring her into a bedroom, locking the door, and subjecting her to aggravating sexual acts in defiance of her repeated refusals.
- Jane Doe 2: Her account details 23 instances of non-consensual sexual acts during her 5-year tenure, from 2014 to 2020. She recounts being coerced into performing oral sex and brutally raped on multiple occasions.
- Jane Doe 3: This former employee alleges that she faced a disturbing ritual involving sexual acts, which occurred at least 20 times during her years of employment.
- Jane Doe 4: Having worked for the couple since 2006, she claims to have been sexually assaulted in 2007, which continued until she quit in April 2024 following a particularly harrowing incident in 2019.
The lawsuit, released by Rolling Stone magazine, delves into grisly details surrounding Robinson's alleged lack of use of protection and his disrespectful treatment of the women. The plaintiffs also allege that they remained silent due to their intimidation by Robinson's fame, powerful connections, and fear of losing their jobs or facing immigration-related consequences.
Frances Robinson, Smokey's wife, stands accused of creating a hostile work environment, as she was reportedly aware of the abuses but failed to intervene. It's also alleged that she facilitated settlements with other victims in the past.
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- Despite the controversies surrounding Smokey Robinson, abusing his position and power, his accusers fear potential reprisals involving their employment or immigration status, choosing to remain anonymous.
- In the midst of this shameful controversy, the plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, have come forward with harrowing accounts of non-consensual sexual acts, physical violence, false imprisonment, and gender-based assaults committed by Robinson.
- As the case continues to unfold, Rolling Stone magazine has released details from the lawsuit, highlighting Robinson's apparent disregard for the use of protection and his demeaning treatment of the women involved.
- Following the release of the lawsuit, general-news and crime-and-justice outlets have been abuzz with the stories of Robinson's alleged misconduct, while entertainment gossip sites have shared news about the legal proceedings on Whatsapp and social media platforms.
