Musician Smokey Robinson, 85, and his spouse, Frances Robinson, have filed a request with a Los Angeles court for a temporary restraining order against a woman who has accused Robinson of sexual assault.
According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the couple alleges that the woman, identified in filings as Jane Doe 4, unlawfully accessed a storage unit they own on November 22 and removed personal property valued at several thousand dollars. The documents state that the incident was captured on security footage and involved two accomplices assisting Jane Doe 4 in removing boxes from the unit over a period of approximately 40 minutes. The alleged entry was described as occurring “covertly, with malicious intent, and without consent.”
Attorneys for Robinson stated that the incident demonstrates a pattern of conduct by Jane Doe 4 and her associates that is motivated by financial gain. Robinson’s legal team indicated that the couple is pursuing claims for financial elder abuse, conversion, and invasion of privacy, and is seeking legal measures to prevent Jane Doe 4 and her associates from approaching the Robinsons.
Representatives for Jane Doe 4 have denied the allegations, calling them “patently false” and asserting that the claims are retaliatory following her deposition on December 5. Jane Doe 4’s attorneys stated that the theft allegations are intended to distract from other legal claims, including those filed by John Doe 1 and Jane Doe 5. Jane Doe 4 denies ever entering the storage unit since leaving her employment with the Robinsons.
Earlier in 2025, Jane Doe 4, along with three other women, filed a $50 million lawsuit against Robinson, alleging sexual assault and harassment. Jane Doe 4 claims she was coerced to resign from her position due to repeated sexual misconduct. Robinson has denied all allegations.
Robinson is a celebrated recording artist and songwriter, inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.#newsafro_
