Judge Dismisses Smokey Robinson's Defamation Suit

0:00On April 24th, a Los Angeles judge dismissed Smoky Robinson's defamation counter-suit against four former Housekeepers accusing the 86-year-old Motown legend of sexual assault. The women filed their own $50 million lawsuit last year alleging sexual battery, false imprisonment, and negligence which sparked a police investigation. Robinson fired back with a $500 million dollar claim, calling their statements lies after they labeled him a rapist at a press conference. The judge ruled there wasn't enough clear and convincing proof of actual malice. The high-bar public figures must meet in California defamation cases. That means showing the accusers knew their claims were false or seriously doubted them, while some evidence back Robinson, it fell short of the standard. Lawyers for the anonymous women hailed it as a major win for survivors refusing to stay quiet. Robinson's teen called the decision wrong, insisting plenty of malice evidence exists from the accuser's side. They also accused his wife Francis of ignoring the alleged

1:03behavior. Parts of Robinson's suit live on, including claims of emotional distress and elder abuse. A criminal pro by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department started in May but hasn't led to charges yet. Robinson built Motown's empire with hits like my guy and my girl, earning spots in the rock and roll Hall of Fame and songwriters Hall of Fame. As this legal battle drags, eyes stay on what truth shakes out next. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI.