R&B legend Smokey Robinson’s sexual assault accusations continue to pile up as a fifth woman surfaces with claims of sexual battery. The latest claim adds to an ongoing investigation that began in May.
AllHipHop reported on Friday morning (July 25) that another anonymous woman, listed as Jane Doe, filed a police report against the Motown singer-songwriter in Los Angeles, California, on July 16. Making five reports, the criminal investigation on the legend intensifies.
All five women have filed official reports, triggering an active investigation into claims of sexual misconduct said to span nearly two decades. The developments follow a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in May 2025 by four former employees who accused the 85-year-old Motown legend of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, and maintaining a hostile work environment.
The civil suit details allegations from four housekeepers and a personal assistant, who allege repeated abuse between 2006 and 2024. Their accounts describe a pattern of calculated behavior, including claims that Robinson would shower before the assaults and take steps to avoid leaving evidence. The lawsuit includes graphic descriptions of non-consensual acts said to have caused lasting harm.
The women, who are represented by the same legal team, remain anonymous. Robinson has denied all allegations and responded with a $500 million countersuit, accusing the plaintiffs of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. His legal team has dismissed the accusations as an orchestrated attempt to extort and damage his reputation.
Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, told TMZ that the addition of a fifth Jane Doe was anticipated. He described the accusations as a “hit and run” legal tactic and criticized the plaintiffs for refusing to identify themselves or sit for depositions. Frost also characterized the legal action as coordinated, referring to the women as “interconnected Jane Does” with shared counsel.
The case places Robinson under mounting legal and public scrutiny. Once revered as a cornerstone of Motown, the singer now faces allegations that cast a shadow over his decades-long career. The criminal investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed.