Lawyer for Smokey Robinson Denounces Sexual Assault Accusations

A claim against the Motown icon Smokey Robinson has emerged, accusing him of sexually assaulting four women who were employed as housekeepers.

Corresponding from Los Angeles

A late Wednesday statement from Robinson's legal representative decries the allegations as 'vile' and 'false,' labeling the lawsuit as a scheme to solicit large sums of money from the famous singer.

The accusers, identified as Jane Does 1 through 4, have charged Mr. Robinson with repeated acts of abuse, implicating his wife, Frances, accused of allowing the assaults.

In an announcement to The New York Times, the attorney Christopher Frost described the case as a 'disgraceful tactic' to exploit an 85-year-old celebrated figure.

Mr. Frost appeals for patience, encouraging the public to withhold judgment as details of the case emerge and the complete truth becomes apparent.

The complaint, lodged in the Los Angeles Superior Court, also describes the precarious situation of three of the plaintiffs, who were hesitant to report due to concerns about their immigration status. Their legal representative, John Harris, noted their limitations as low earners at risk of mistreatment without sufficient means to defend themselves while working for the Robinsons.

The allegations are detailed graphically within the lawsuit.

The document alleges that Mr. Robinson would habitually leave his spouse at a nail appointment to return and exploit the solitude of one of the women at their Chatsworth residence.