Smokey Robinson allegedly appeared in nothing however underwear and visibly aroused earlier than making an attempt to drive a male worker’s hand onto his genitals, in line with new claims filed in a rising sexual battery lawsuit towards the Motown icon.

The male accuser, who says he labored at Smokey Robinson’s Chatsworth property starting in 2013, described a string of undesirable encounters that escalated over almost a decade.

In court docket filings obtained by TMZ, the plaintiff claims Robinson routinely greeted him throughout early-morning shifts whereas carrying solely undergarments and misbehaving.

The man alleges he witnessed Robinson touching himself a number of instances, stating within the paperwork, “Smokey Robinson’s sexual arousal was vivid and unmistakable during these incidents.”

He additionally described the singer making lewd gestures and beckoning him towards rooms inside the home.

The most severe allegation facilities on a 2022 incident when Robinson allegedly “grabbed the guy’s hand without consent and attempted to force it onto his e#### penis.”

The plaintiff says he repeatedly rebuffed the conduct, telling Robinson to “Put some clothes on.”

After that confrontation, the person says he was let go from his job.

Roughly a 12 months later, Robinson’s spouse, Frances Gladney Robinson, allegedly invited him again to work. Upon returning, the accuser claims the inappropriate conduct resumed instantly, prompting him to completely depart the place.

The man says he finally give up “after learning of similar conduct toward other victims and out of concern for his own well-being.”

He cites emotional misery, humiliation and security considerations as lasting results of the alleged harassment.

The criticism is a part of a broader authorized motion that now consists of six accusers, 4 ladies and two males, who allege sexual misconduct by the 84-year-old singer.

A fifth lady lately moved to affix the swimsuit, claiming Robinson grabbed her hand and tried to drive contact along with his genitals greater than ten instances whereas she labored as a housekeeper.

Robinson’s lawyer, Christopher Frost, pushed again on the brand new claims, calling them part of a coordinated smear campaign.

“These plaintiffs are part of the same group of people who have conspired together against the Robinsons and are layering out their claims for maximum adverse publicity,” Frost mentioned. “We have already explained in the Robinsons’ lawsuit against this group for defamation, civil conspiracy and elder abuse that, all along, this has been an organized, avaricious campaign to extract money from an 85-year-old legend. This group of people, who hide behind anonymity, and their attorneys seek global publicity while making the ugliest of false allegations.”

Robinson, a Detroit native and one of many architects of the Motown sound, rose to fame because the frontman of The Miracles and a prolific songwriter for artists like The Temptations and Mary Wells.

He has penned greater than 4,000 songs and earned a Grammy Living Legend Award and a spot within the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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