Ex-Motown Star Smokey Robinson Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual Assault and Wage Theft
Former music legend Smokey Robinson faces a criminal investigation following accusations of sexual assault levied by previous employees.
The legendary Motown singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson faces a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations of sexual battery, assault, and wage theft.
The Allegations
Four anonymous former employees, known as Jane Does, have accused the iconic "Tracks of My Tears" singer of vile and false acts. They maintain that Smokey Robinson required them to indulge in various types of sexual encounters over the years at his homes in California and Las Vegas. These encounters, according to the lawsuit, included vaginal, oral, and digital sex.
In addition to these sexual misconduct claims, the women accuse Robinson and his wife Frances of labor violations related to wages, breaks, meal periods, and holiday and overtime pay[1]. They also allege that the couple failed to pay minimum wage or overtime pay while employing them[1].
Investigation and Response
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau is actively investigating these criminal allegations against William Robinson, aka Smokey Robinson[1]. This investigation is in its early stages, with no further comments from the department at this time.
In a statement, Robinson's attorney, Christopher Frost, dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt to prejudice public opinion and create more media hype[1]. Frost states that the record will ultimately demonstrate that this lawsuit is nothing more than a manufactured attempt to tarnish the good names of Smokey and Frances Robinson for unadulterated avarice[1].
Timeline
The civil lawsuit was filed earlier this month, prompting the victims to report these allegations to the police. This, in turn, led to the initiation of the criminal investigation[1].
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- The investigation into Smokey Robinson, a renowned figure in California's entertainment industry, includes charges of sexual assault, battery, and wage theft.
- The allegations against Robinson involve sexual encounters, labor violations, and failure to pay minimum wage or overtime.
- Four former employees, known as Jane Does, have filed a civil lawsuit against Robinson and his wife, Frances.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau is actively investigating these allegations, with no further comments from the department at this time.
- Robinson's attorney, Christopher Frost, has dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt to tarnish his clients' reputation for financial gain.
- The civil lawsuit was filed earlier this month, leading to the initiation of the criminal investigation.
- This incident is not an isolated event in the world of entertainment and crime-and-justice, as other celebrities and public figures have faced similar allegations.
- General-news outlets are closely following this story, including reports of other high-profile individuals who have been accused of sexual misconduct and labor violations.
