1 hour ago Smokey Robinson blasts ‘vile’ lawsuit where housekeepers accused him of rape and calls it a money grab

Smokey Robinson, 85, denies four housekeepers’ allegations that he sexually assaulted them from 2007 to 2024

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5 h. ago Smokey Robinson denies four housekeepers’ allegations of sexual assault

The women have accused Motown star of sexual assault and employment violations. His attorney has called the lawsuit ‘an ugly method of trying to extract money’Smokey Robinson has denied allegations of sexual assault, after four former housekeepers of the Motown star filed a lawsuit with claims including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence.The suit was filed in a Los Angeles court on 6 May. It also alleges a series of labour violations, including that Robinson and his wife, Frances, failed to pay the women minimum wage and overtime, submitted inaccurate wage statements and created a hostile work environment. The women are seeking financial damages. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'

Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile” and “false.”

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25 h. ago Michael Pitt arrested for alleged sexual assault and attack on ex

Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek actor accused of multiple domestic violence chargesBoardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual assault and domestic violence charges.According to the New York Post and Variety, the 44-year-old has been accused of multiple assaults by an ex-girlfriend stemming from four incidents taking place between 2020 and 2021. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaulted

Elizabeth Bates admitted perverting the course of justice on August 26, 2022 with the particulars of the offence disclosing she did so by 'making false statements to police alleging sexual assault'.

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39 h. ago Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women in $50m lawsuit

Ex-housekeepers accuse Motown legend of sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violenceMotown legend William “Smokey” Robinson has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women – identified only as Jane Does 1, 2, 3 and 4 – who worked as housekeepers for the Robinsons.A complaint filed in Los Angeles superior court on 6 May lists charges including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence. The complaint seeks $50m total in damages for the four women. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Housekeepers sue Motown legend Smokey Robinson and accuse him of years

Not only did the legendary crooner allegedly assault four of his housekeepers on a regular basis, he also shorted them on wages and denied them meal breaks, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed Tuesday

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51 h. ago Five retired Greater Manchester Police officers arrested for alleged sexual abuse of woman who was pimped out as a child

EXCLUSIVE: Two other suspects are deceased, Neal Keeling reports

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61 h. ago Ravens make ‘football decision’ to cut star kicker Tucker amid sexual misconduct claims

Ravens do not mention allegations in release announcementTucker denies allegations by massage therapistsThe Baltimore Ravens announced on Monday that they have decided to release Justin Tucker, months after reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists.The Ravens did not mention the allegations when they announced Tucker’s release on Monday, instead choosing to note the decision was for “football” reasons. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Woman testifies about alleged sexual assault by members of Canada's 2018 world juniors team

The woman who has accused five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team of sexual assault testified Monday that she was naked, drunk and scared when four of the men showed up unexpectedly in her hotel room and felt the only “safe” option was to do what they wanted

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68 h. ago Rick Westhead: E.M. details alleged sexual assault in London hotel room at London hockey trial

Rick Westhead: E.M. details alleged sexual assault in London hotel room at London hockey trial  TSN

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3 d. ago NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault and harassment allegations

Exclusive: The leading NHS trust has been accused of having a ‘culture of acceptance’ around sexual harrassment

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5 d. ago Weinstein accuser breaks down in tears as she's questioned about alleged sexual assault

A woman who alleges Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on her nearly two decades ago broke down in tears on the witness stand at his #MeToo retrial

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6 d. ago Blake Lively admits this year has contained the ‘lowest of lows’ amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

‘It Ends With Us’ co-stars are involved in legal actions related to her sexual harassment allegation

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6 d. ago Russell Brand granted bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault allegations

The comedian and actor spoke only to confirm his name and address

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6 d. ago Russell Brand appears in court TODAY on rape and sex assault charges

Former comedian Russell Brand is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today after he was charged with allegations of rape and sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police last month

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7 d. ago Russell Brand 'sexually assaulted woman by touching her breasts and indecently assaulted another by dragging her to male toilet', court documents show

Brand, 49, who is understood to be living in the US, was charged by post last month with offences alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2005.

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7 d. ago Channel 4 star is 'charged with rape and sexual assault' of woman in hotel

A Channel 4 star has been "charged with rape and sexual assault" after allegedly attacking a woman at a pub and hotel in Oxfordshire back in September 2022

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7 d. ago Channel 4 star, 32, charged with rape and sexual assault after alleged attack on woman at posh pub

The star who appeared on an episode of Channel 4's Amazing Spaces appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court charged with one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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9 d. ago ‘If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off’: Terrence Howard explains why he declined Marvin Gaye biopic

The American actor told Bill Maher’s podcast that he had asked Quincy Jones about the singer’s sexuality and felt he couldn’t ‘play that character 100%’The actor Terrence Howard has said that he declined the role of Marvin Gaye in a film, because he didn’t want to kiss another man.Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random podcast, the actor said the “biggest mistake” of his career was turning down the leading role in a separate biopic of the singer Smokey Robinson – which Robinson had personally asked him to play. Continue reading...

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