Smokey Robinson Accused of Rape by Four Ex-Housekeepers in Suit

Soul singer Smokey Robinson faces claims from four of his former housekeepers that he repeatedly raped them while working at his home, according to a new lawsuit Tuesday.

The four women, who are each identified as Jane Doe, allege William Robinson Jr. sexually assaulted them on dozens of occasions from as early as 2006 to as recently as April of this year, they say in their complaint. They also allege in California court that his wife, Frances Robinson, was aware of his past sexual misconduct and facilitated a hostile workplace by regularly screaming at them and using “ethnically pejorative” ...