The music world was left in shock after a bombshell lawsuit in opposition to certainly one of its legends was revealed on Tuesday (Could 6). Smokey Robinson was accused of sexually assaulting 4 of his former staff, and we’ve all been ready to see how he would reply. Now, we obtained our reply, nevertheless it’s solely sparking extra questions.
The Motown legend had three phrases to say in response to the allegations in opposition to him. He broke his silence to Dailymail.com, and in keeping with the outlet, he didn’t sound nicely. The 85-year-old reportedly “started mumbling incoherently” throughout the name earlier than giving the outlet one sentence as a response.
“I’m appalled,” Robinson mentioned. Each time a surprising lawsuit like this drops, it’s uncommon we hear immediately from the defendant. Robinson then instructed Dailymail.com “I can’t discuss this proper now” earlier than ending the decision.
Quickly after this, nevertheless, Robinson’s lawyer launched an announcement to the media on his behalf. Lawyer Christopher Frost wrote to the Impartial saying, “We’re responding on behalf of our purchasers Smokey and Frances Robinson. We could have extra to say within the coming days as we make our authorized response, and in time Mr. Robinson will reply in his personal phrases.”
Frost continued, “As this case progresses, the proof (the essential aspect that guides us) will present that that is merely an unpleasant methodology of attempting to extract cash from an 85-year-old American icon — $50 million, to be actual.”
Based on Frost, the allegations in opposition to his consumer are “vile” and “false.” He continued, “We ask anybody following this case to order judgment because the proof involves mild and all of the precise information of the case unfold.” He plans to ask the court docket to fully dismiss the lawsuit, in keeping with his assertion.
As The Root beforehand reported, the 4 ladies suing Robinson are requesting $50 million in damages. They every claimed Robinson sexually assaulted them individually way back to 2007. Jane Doe 1 claimed Robinson’s spouse, Frances, had “full information of his prior acts of sexual misconduct” however “did not take the suitable corrective motion.”
Jane Doe 2 alleged her assault by Robinson started in 2016, whereas she was working as a housekeeper. Based on the swimsuit, she mentioned Robinson “forcibly penetrate[d] her together with his erect penis with out utilizing a condom…He would get pleasure from ejaculating throughout JD2’s face, a lot to his satisfaction and her abject humiliation.”
A 3rd lady, Jane Doe 3, claimed the “Cruisin’” singer raped her “at the very least 20 occasions” between 2012 and 2024. Jane Doe 4 alleged the earliest sexual misconduct out of the 4 ladies. She mentioned her sexual assault started in 2007. She resigned in 2024.
The lawsuit comes simply weeks after the discharge of Robinson’s latest album “What The World Wants Now.” The accusers have requested a jury trial.