Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Employees

New allegations have been added to the lawsuit against 85-year-old Smokey Robinson, with former employees accusing him of sexual assault. Robinson and his wife claim it is an act of "extortion".

Two more former employees, a man and a woman, are seeking to be added to the existing lawsuit. The initial lawsuit was filed in May by four former female employees and includes allegations of rape.

The man, a former parking attendant, claims that Robinson masturbated in front of him and tried to force him to touch his genitals. The woman, who worked as a domestic helper, accuses the singer of repeatedly trying to make her touch him while he was showering.

The artist's lawyer, Christopher Frost, dismissed the allegations, calling it an "organized smear campaign." His wife, Frances Robinson, is also a co-defendant, accused of violating labor laws. The plaintiffs are seeking $50 million in damages.

The couple filed a $500 million counterclaim for defamation and elder abuse, claiming they had been generous to their former employees.