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Smokey Robinson Countersues Accusers for DefamationRobinson demands $500 million, alleging fabricated claims and generosity toward accusers between 2007 and 2024.
Key FactsMay 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Smokey Robinson filed a $500 million cross-complaint against four former housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault and rape.
- Robinson alleges the accusers and their lawyer conspired to extort money by making false statements at a May 6 press conference.
- He states that he and his wife treated the women generously, providing gifts such as money for dental work, vacations, and even a car.
- The lawsuit requests the court to require the women to reveal their real names, as current pseudonyms prevent proper identification.
The depths of plaintiffs’ avarice and greed knows no bounds.— Smokey Robinson in his cross-complaint against the former housekeepers who accused him of sexual assault.
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