Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing two new sexual battery allegations, six months after four women previously filed a $50 million lawsuit against him. The latest claims, included in a proposed amended complaint, bring the total number of accusers to six and add both a man and a woman to the existing case.

Details of the New Accusations

The new accusers, both former employees of Robinson, allege that the 85-year-old star attempted to coerce them into touching his erect penis. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, one of the new accusers, identified as Jane Doe 5, worked as a housekeeper for Robinson intermittently from 2005 to 2011. She claims that Robinson repeatedly grabbed her hand and tried to force her to engage in sexual contact, in addition to allegedly touching her breasts.

Jane Doe 5 further alleges that Robinson requested she join him in the shower to scrub his back and that his wife, Frances Robinson, fostered a hostile work environment and used ethnically pejorative language toward her. The alleged trauma reportedly led to Jane Doe 5 undergoing breast reduction surgery in 2015.

The second accuser, John Doe 1, claims he began working for the Robinsons in 2013 doing car detailing. He alleges that Robinson touched and fondled him multiple times and attempted to force him to touch Robinson in return, continuing through 2022. John Doe 1 states that he was initially fired but later rehired, after which the alleged harassment persisted, causing emotional distress and fear for his safety and dignity.

Robinson Denies Allegations

Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, has denied all allegations, calling the lawsuit an “organized, avaricious campaign to extract money from an 85-year-old legend.” Frost stated:

“This group of people, who hide behind anonymity, and their attorneys seek global publicity while making the ugliest of false allegations. Once the public can see the truth, their avaricious motives and fabricated claims will be revealed.”

Legal Proceedings and Timeline

The proposed amendment seeks to incorporate the two new accusers into the existing lawsuit, which was originally filed anonymously in May 2025. Plaintiffs’ attorney John Harris praised the new accusers for coming forward, emphasizing their courage in seeking justice.

A hearing on the motion to file the amended complaint is scheduled for January 6, 2026. The trial for the broader sexual battery case is set for October 2027.

Following the initial complaint, Robinson filed a $500 million cross-complaint, alleging defamation against the plaintiffs and their attorneys. He also filed a motion to strike the original complaint, though a judge ruled in September 2025 that the accusers may remain anonymous as the case proceeds, despite arguments from Robinson’s defense that the use of pseudonyms complicates the subpoena process.

Context

These allegations are part of a broader, ongoing legal battle involving multiple claims against Robinson over alleged sexual misconduct spanning several years. The case continues to evolve as new information emerges and additional legal motions are filed.