The legend of Motown Smokey Robinson denied allegations of sexual assault that have been made by several former employees.
In a legal action filed on Tuesday, four housekeepers accused the singer-songwriter of sexual drums, including rape, as well as false imprisonment and a number of work violations.
In a declaration to the BBC, Robinson’s lawyer, Christopher Frost, described the allegations as “Vile” and “False”.
“As this affair progresses, the proof (the crucial element that guides us) will show that it is simply a ugly method to try to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon-$ 50 million, to be exact,” he said.
Robinson was Motown’s first hitmaker, writing the number one success like My Guy by Mary Wells and temptations.
He was both a talented scout for the label and one of his most important full -fledged recording artists, known for songs like pieces of tears, purchases and tears of a clown.
He has spots both at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and to the songwriters of renown, and claims to have credits on more than 4,000 songs.
His second wife, Frances, was also appointed to Tuesday’s trial, which said that she had contributed to a hostile work environment and failed to stop the alleged sexual misconduct of Robinson.
Women continue under the pseudonyms Jane Doe 1, 2, 3 and 4, due to allegations of sexual misconduct, in particular rape, being upgraded against the musician.
In the 27 -page trial, they detail several incidents dating from 2006 and allege that they were pressed by sex.
The four women, who are of Hispanic origin, said that they had not presented themselves so far because they feared losing their livelihoods, their family reprisals or their embarrassment. Some feared that allegations affect their immigration status.
They are looking for at least $ 50 million in damage and a trial with jury.
No police report or criminal accusation was filed against the musician.
Women’s lawyers held a press conference on Tuesday, accusing Robinson of being a “serial and patient rapist” who “must be arrested”.
This attracted the anger of the Robinson’s legal team, who described him as a bizarre “attempt” to enlist the public as an involuntary participant in the media circus they are trying to create “.
“We will have more to say in the coming days when we make our legal response, and over time, Mr. Robinson will answer with his own words,” said Mr. Frost.
“We ask anyone who follows this case to reserve a judgment as the evidence appears and that all the real facts of the case take place.
“We will ask the court to reject the trial. We will also ask the court to face the fact that in their statements to the press about Mr. Robinson, the applicant’s lawyers have reached beyond the limits of freedoms that even lawyers are generally authorized in this context.”
