The Motown legend finds himself at the center of a devastating legal storm that threatens to overshadow his six-decade career in music. Four former household employees have launched a $50 million lawsuit against the 85-year-old Robinson and his wife Frances, alleging years of sexual assault and workplace abuse that has now triggered a criminal investigation by Los Angeles County authorities.
The civil complaint, filed in early May, presents disturbing allegations spanning multiple years of employment at Robinson’s private residences. The women claim they endured repeated instances of sexual coercion and assault, describing a pattern of behavior that created an atmosphere of fear and exploitation within the household.
Criminal Investigation Opens Against Music Icon
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has opened a formal criminal investigation into the allegations. The probe encompasses potential charges of rape, sexual assault, and maintaining a hostile work environment, marking a dramatic escalation in what began as a civil dispute.
The criminal investigation adds serious weight to accusations that Robinson forced employees into compromising situations involving bathing rituals and inappropriate physical contact. Court documents detail allegations that the Tracks of My Tears singer exploited his position of power over women who depended on their employment for survival…