May 16 (UPI) -- Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation for sexual assault after he was accused of years of sexual abuse in a lawsuit filed by four former housekeepers.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday that it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson.

Smokey Robinson is under investigation by the LA County Sheriff's Department for sexual assault allegations. His lawyer denies the claims, calling them baseless.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday that it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Motown music luminary Smokey Robinson. The department said in a statement that its Special Victims Bureau is “actively investigating criminal allegations” against Robinson. Last week, four former housekeepers of […]

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has launched a criminal investigation into Smokey Robinson following allegations of sexual misconduct.

A criminal investigation has been launched into the sexual assault allegations against singer Smokey Robinson; his attorney denies the claims.