Renowned Motown artist Smokey Robinson and his spouse, Frances Gladney, are currently embroiled in troubling legal issues stemming from serious allegations. Four former female employees have reportedly initiated a lawsuit against the legendary singer, presenting detailed accusations that include sexual assault and more.

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Serious Allegations: Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Employees

According to court documents obtained by Variety, the women, identified as Jane Does, reportedly filed their lawsuit on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. All four women allege that they were victims of sexual assault by Smokey while employed as housekeepers and staff at his residence in California.

The allegations extend beyond sexual misconduct. The plaintiffs also accuse Frances of battery, gender violence, and claim she fostered a hostile and toxic work environment. They assert that she routinely employed “ethnically pejorative” language and often directed her anger towards Smokey in front of the staff, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere.

The lawsuit further claims that Frances ignored prior allegations of misconduct, despite reports of other incidents being settled privately. The plaintiffs are seeking a minimum of $50 million in damages for the alleged assaults, which they assert took place between 2007 and 2024.

Public Outcry on Social Media

The news of the allegations has ignited a firestorm on social media, with users expressing their shock and disbelief as the lawsuit against Smokey Robinson and his wife went viral. Many turned to the comment section of The Shade Room’s Instagram post to voice their reactions and share their perspectives on the unfolding situation.

One Instagram user, @sweethoneyyarii, remarked, “Idk about Smokey but I work with a lot of old men and they get fresh with the women!!”

Another user, @lesoleil_faja, simply stated, “Damn not Smokey.”

Meanwhile, @babydaddies_nightmare_ quipped, “At this point I’m waiting on the Nelson Mandela lawsuit….”

Instagram user @gio_giorgio_24 noted, “Well, I have seen performances of him with female singers and I seen him be a little touchy. It looked weird to me and here we are…”

Lastly, @j_boi386 expressed disappointment with, “Cmon Smokey.”

In-Depth Analysis of the Allegations

The timeline of the alleged incidents is both extensive and concerning. One woman, who was employed by the Robinsons from January 2023 to February 2024, claims she experienced assault on at least seven occasions. Another Jane Doe, who worked for the couple from 2014 to 2020, alleges 23 separate instances of assault. A third woman recounts 20 assaults during her 12-year tenure, which concluded in April 2024, while the fourth woman, who served as Frances’ assistant and chef since 2006, alleges she was assaulted as far back as 2007.

Moreover, one of the women detailed a particularly harrowing experience where she resisted Smokey’s advances when he allegedly offered her $500 for oral sex, which she firmly declined. Another woman described a disturbing incident from late 2016, where Smokey would send her texts instructing her to meet in areas of his home that lacked closed-circuit cameras. Upon her arrival, he would “immediately grab her” and “penetrate her” with his fingers, inflicting severe pain.

All four women have stated that they remained silent for many years due to fears of job loss, potential threats to their immigration status, or backlash from their families and communities, which speaks to the pervasive culture of silence surrounding such serious allegations.

Currently, neither Smokey Robinson nor Frances Gladney has publicly addressed the allegations or the lawsuit, leaving many questions unanswered.

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