Smokey Robinson's accusers blast his $500 million countersuit as 'attempt to silence and intimidate'

Smokey Robinson's accusers blast his $500 million countersuit as 'attempt to silence and intimidate'

Smokey Robinson may face more legal heat from the four former employees who accused the Motown legend of sexual assault and failure to pay overtime earlier this month. Attorneys John Harris and Herbert Hayden, who represent Robinson’s accusers, said in a statement to The Times on Thursday that their firm will fire back at the singer’s $500 million countersuit, “filing an anti-SLAPP motion to strike it in its entirety.” California’s anti-SLAPP la…

Smokey Robinson Countersues Over Rape Claims

According to the Associated Press, Smokey Robinson has filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who accused him of rape in incidents spanning 2007 to 2024. The 85-year-old Motown legend and his wife, Frances Robinson, filed the counterclaim in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging the women fabricated their claims as part of an extortion scheme. The women are suing for $50 million, alleging Robinson repeatedly raped them…