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Smokey Robinson Sued for Sexual Assault by 4 Former Housekeepers

Smokey Robinson allegedly raped four former housekeepers while they worked for the Motown musician between 2007 and 2024, a new lawsuit states.

Four women have accused Smokey Robinson of sexually harassing and repeatedly raping them while they worked as housekeepers for the Motown icon and his wife at various times going back to 2007. In a new lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, the women allege the soul singer and producer would find ways to isolate them at his homes in the San Fernando Valley and Las Vegas and force them into sexual contact despite their protests. Three of the Jane Does say they were unwilling to report the alleged abuse because they were afraid of losing their jobs and possible “adverse” outcomes related to their immigration status.

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