Attorneys for Smokey Robinson's sexual assault accusers have filed motions claiming the singer is delaying the case. They say Robinson and his wife have given evasive discovery responses and invoked the Fifth Amendment excessively. Robinson's team fires back, accusing the plaintiffs of their own obstructions.
Oh, the drama in this legal showdown just won't quit! Attorneys representing Jane Does 1 through 4 in the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against Motown legend Smokey Robinson dropped four motions to compel discovery this Tuesday, per John Harris speaking to TMZ. Harris calls the responses from Smokey and wife Frances 'evasive' and straight-up designed to stall things, saying they've flouted California's discovery rules for months with incomplete answers. And get this—Smokey's been pleading the Fifth even on basic questions, which Harris argues isn't how that works in a civil case. Meanwhile, the six accusers (that's Jane Does 1-5 and John Doe 1) have been total pros, sitting for depositions—some up to four times—despite what Harris dubs 'intrusive' grilling and payback claims. He points to Smokey's whopping $500 million countersuit against them and their lawyers as pure intimidation tactics. Court meddling is needed now to drag this into the light and let justice roll, Harris insists. Rewind to May 2025: four ex-housekeepers sued Robinson for sexual battery and more while working in his home. Two more jumped in later, including a male ex-employee, making it six total. Smokey's camp? Total denial, with his lawyer Christopher Frost telling TMZ the whole thing's a cash grab. 'We are, unfortunately, not surprised that these plaintiffs and their lawyers are trying to get more media attention just after Mr. Robinson has announced new tour dates,' Frost spilled. He accuses them of recycling 'false allegations' to trash Smokey's career for an 'undeserved settlement'—and vows it won't fly. Frost flips the script hard: 'The plaintiffs’ recycled lamentations are clearly intended to mislead the public and hide their own misconduct.' He calls their motions routine and slams the accusers for obfuscation on depositions, phone imaging, and more, saying his side's begged the court for help repeatedly. 'For them to somehow suggest the shoe is on the other foot could not be more absurd.' Messy? Understatement. With tour dates dropping and motions flying, is this battle headed to a knockout or just more endless rounds? 🔥
