AceShowbiz - Smokey Robinson is currently facing accusations of delaying the progress of a sexual-assault lawsuit, as his accusers' legal representatives have requested judicial intervention to address what they describe as obstructive behavior.

Attorneys representing six plaintiffs involved in the ongoing case claim that Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, have provided discovery responses that are evasive and incomplete, resulting in significant delays over several months. John Harris, the lawyer for Jane Does 1 through 4, stated that his team filed four motions to compel further discovery after encountering what they argue are repeated failures by the Robinsons to comply with California’s discovery rules.

Harris criticized Robinson for invoking the Fifth Amendment in response to routine questions, contending that this constitutional right should not be used as a blanket tactic to avoid answering inquiries or participating fully in the civil proceedings. In contrast, Harris emphasized that all six accusers—Jane Does 1 through 5, along with John Doe 1—have cooperated extensively, with some witnesses undergoing up to four depositions, despite facing what he described as intrusive questioning and retaliatory accusations.

Further, Harris pointed to Robinson’s $500 million countersuit against the plaintiffs and their attorneys, viewing it as an intimidation tactic aimed at discouraging the accusers from pursuing their claims. According to Harris, court involvement is now essential to enforce transparency and advance the litigation, allowing the alleged victims to seek justice without unnecessary obstruction.

Responding to these allegations, Smokey Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, expressed no surprise at the plaintiffs’ latest motions, suggesting that they are attempts to generate media attention following the announcement of new tour dates by Robinson. Frost argued that the lawsuit filed by the plaintiffs is motivated by a desire to recycle false allegations and use media exposure strategically to harm Robinson’s career and coerce an unjust settlement.

Frost further maintained that the discovery motions are standard litigation procedures and not newsworthy, highlighting instead the plaintiffs’ obstruction and evasive conduct. He detailed multiple instances requiring court intervention related to depositions, imaging of cell phones, and the transmission of deposition transcripts to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, blaming the plaintiffs for hindering these processes. Frost called the plaintiffs’ claims that Robinson is obstructing the case “absurd,” insisting that it is the plaintiffs who have consistently delayed progress.

The dispute originally began in May 2025 when Robinson was sued by four former housekeepers alleging sexual battery and other misconduct during their employment in his home. The lawsuit expanded to include two additional accusers, including a male former employee, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to six. Smokey Robinson has publicly denied all allegations, with his legal team characterizing the claims as part of a coordinated effort to extract money from him.

As the case continues, the contrast between the plaintiffs’ accusations of stalling tactics by the Robinsons and the defense’s assertion of the plaintiffs’ own obstruction highlights the contentious nature of this high-profile legal battle. The court’s intervention on the discovery motions will likely play a critical role in determining the future trajectory of the lawsuit.