Criminal Investigation Launched Into Smokey Robinson After Sexual Assault Claims
A new chapter in the ongoing legal drama surrounding Smokey Robinson has unfolded as a criminal investigation has now been officially launched.
The investigation follows allegations of sexual assault made by four former employees who worked as housekeepers at Robinson’s Chatsworth, California, home between 2006 and 2024.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau confirmed that it is investigating the claims, which include accusations of sexual battery, assault, and false imprisonment.
In a statement issued by the sheriff’s office on Thursday, the department stated:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau is actively investigating criminal allegations involving William Robinson AKA ‘Smokey Robinson.’
The investigation is in the early stages, and we have no further comment.
These allegations have surfaced just days after a civil lawsuit was filed by the four women, each seeking at least $50 million in damages.
What The Investigation Entails
The investigation has entered its early stages, with the sheriff’s department stating that no further comments will be made at this time.
This development follows a formal police report filed by the plaintiffs after they initiated their civil lawsuit against Robinson.
While the police investigation is progressing, Robinson’s legal team has expressed confidence that the outcome will clear the singer’s name.
Smokey Robinson’s Legal Reactions & Defense
In response to the criminal investigation, Robinson’s attorney issued a statement addressing the timing of the allegations.
The defense claims that the police report was filed only after the civil lawsuit was lodged, suggesting that the move is part of an effort to manipulate public opinion and fuel media sensationalism.
The legal team remains adamant that the investigation will ultimately show that the allegations are unfounded.
They describe the lawsuit as a “manufactured” attempt to damage Robinson’s reputation for personal gain.
We are aware that a police report has now been filed by the Plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit.
It is clear to us what is happening here. Plaintiffs filed a police report only after they filed a $50 million lawsuit.
This means only that the police are now required to investigate.
We welcome that investigation, which involves Plaintiffs who continue to hide their identities, because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing.
We feel confident that a determination will be made that Mr. Robinson did nothing wrong, and that this is a desperate attempt to prejudice public opinion and make even more of a media circus than the Plaintiffs were previously able to create.
The record will ultimately demonstrate that this is nothing more than a manufactured lawsuit intended to tarnish the good names of Smokey and Frances Robinson, for no other reason than unadulterated avarice.
Allegations Of A Hostile Work Environment
In addition to the claims of sexual assault, the lawsuit includes allegations that Frances Robinson, Smokey’s wife, fostered a hostile work environment.
The women claim that Frances used derogatory language and failed to take action despite knowing about previous similar incidents involving her husband.
The lawsuit also states that the plaintiffs were too fearful of losing their jobs or facing other personal repercussions to speak out sooner.
What’s Next For Smokey Robinson?
As the criminal investigation progresses, attention is now turning to how law enforcement will handle the mounting accusations.
With the case still in the early stages, many questions remain about what evidence will emerge and how the public will react as more details unfold.
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