Motown legend Smokey Robinson said Wednesday he is “appalled” by a lawsuit accusing him of repeated acts of sexual assault and rape against four former housekeepers at his Chatsworth residence.
Speaking by phone to the British newspaper Daily Mail Wednesday morning, the 85-year-old singer/songwriter said only, “I am appalled” when asked about the allegations.
The paper reported that after giving the response, Robinson “began mumbling incoherently” and “did not sound well.” Robinson then added, “I can’t speak about this right now,” then ended the phone call, the Daily Mail reported.
Four former housekeepers sued Robinson and his wife Tuesday, alleging repeated acts of sexual assault and rape by the singer dating back nearly 20 years.
The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit includes allegations of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, negligence, hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress, along with alleged labor violations such as failure to pay minimum wage and overtime and failure to provide rest breaks and meal periods.
The lawsuit alleges that Robinson forced himself on the unnamed plaintiffs multiple times, generally while his wife — Frances — was out of the home.
One of the plaintiffs alleges Robinson assaulted her at least seven times between March 2023 until her “forced resignation” in February 2024. She alleges Robinson would summon her to his bedroom at the couple’s Chatsworth home when his wife was out of the home, and he would greet her wearing only underwear, then proceed to sexually assault her despite her protestations.
Another plaintiff said she was sexually assaulted by the singer nearly two dozen times between 2016 and 2020, when she was also forced to resign, according to the suit. A third plaintiff alleges in the suit that she was “sexually harassed, sexually assaulted and raped” during “most of her entire employment” between 2012 and 2024.
The fourth plaintiff said she began working for the Robinsons in 2006, with Robinson allegedly sexually assaulting her in 2007 “when she accompanied him to his Las Vegas home,” according to the suit. The woman contends the assaults continued until her resignation in April 2024.
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The suit seeks a minimum of $50 million in general damages, along with unspecified punitive damages.
Robinson rose to fame as the lead singer and songwriter for the Motown group The Miracles, churning out hits such as “Shop Around,” “I Second That Emotion” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.” As a solo artist, he recorded hits such as “Baby That’s Backatcha,” “Cruisin’,” “Being With You” and “Tell Me Tomorrow.”
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
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