Smokey Robinson, the Motown legend, is under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four former housekeepers. The women claim the assaults occurred repeatedly between 2007 and 2024, seeking $50 million in damages. Robinson's attorney denies the allegations, calling them baseless, while the women's lawyers welcome the investigation.
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Smokey Robinson, the Motown legend, is under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four former housekeepers. The women claim the assaults occurred repeatedly between 2007 and 2024, seeking $50 million in damages. Robinson's attorney denies the allegations, calling them baseless, while the women's lawyers welcome the investigation.
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