Smokey Robinson is embroiled in a legal battle after four of his former employees accused him of rape and sexual assault, seeking $50 million in damages. The plaintiffs, who worked for him from 2006 to 2024, filed their suit anonymously due to fears regarding their safety and immigration status. Robinson has countered with a defamation suit claiming the allegations are baseless and driven by greed, seeking $500 million in damages. The situation highlights issues of power dynamics, exploitation, and the challenges faced by vulnerable workers in similar circumstances.
The plaintiffs accuse Smokey Robinson of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, seeking $50 million in damages, filed anonymously for fear of repercussions.
Robinson countersued, alleging defamation and claiming the plaintiffs concocted an extortionate plan to destroy the family's reputation, seeking $500 million.
The women's attorney noted their vulnerable positions as low-wage Hispanic workers, lacking resources to protect themselves, leading to fears of immigration repercussions.
Robinson's legal team argues the lawsuit lacks credibility since it was filed anonymously and is purportedly aimed at extorting money from a well-known figure.
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