Smokey Robinson’s Legal Battle Takes a Dramatic Turn

In a stunning twist in the ongoing legal saga involving Motown legend Smokey Robinson, the iconic singer has launched a countersuit against four former housekeepers who have accused him of sexual assault. Filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Robinson's legal team argues that the women not only fabricated their allegations but did so as part of an extortion scheme.

Defamation Claims and a Request for Dismissal

Robinson's lawyers are seeking $500 million in damages and have filed a motion to dismiss the original lawsuit, claiming the housekeepers should not have been granted anonymity. The countersuit paints a picture of a warm relationship between Robinson, his wife Frances, and the housekeepers, asserting that they shared vacations and celebrated holidays together.

Text Messages as Evidence of Friendship

As part of their defense, the legal filings include text messages in which the housekeepers wished Robinson a happy birthday and invited him to various celebrations, suggesting a friendlier dynamic. One housekeeper was even included in Frances Robinson's will, highlighting their perceived closeness.

Lawyers for the Plaintiffs Respond

In response, attorneys for the former housekeepers condemned the countersuit as a 'baseless and vindictive legal maneuver,' aimed at silencing their clients and deterring other potential victims from coming forward. They claim the move is more about shifting blame than providing justice.

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