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Smokey Robinson files $500m case against rape accusers

Smokey Robinson files $500m case against rape accusers

Summary

Smokey Robinson, a well-known singer, and his wife have filed a lawsuit seeking $500 million against four former housekeepers who accused him of sexual assault. The singer denies the accusations and claims the women made them up to get money from him. The case is being heard in California, and the singer is also facing a separate criminal investigation.

Key Facts

  • Smokey Robinson and his wife filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit.
  • Four former housekeepers accused Robinson of sexual assault.
  • Robinson's legal team claims the accusations are false and motivated by money.
  • The women filed their case under anonymous names in Los Angeles Superior Court.
  • The housekeepers allege incidents dating back to 2006.
  • They seek at least $50 million in damages and want a jury trial.
  • Robinson is under criminal investigation related to these accusations.
  • Robinson is a significant figure in Motown music history and has many songwriting credits.
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