PEOPLE can confirm that Smokey Robinson is facing a sexual assault investigation after four former housekeepers for the star sued him on May 6 for $50 million.

More than a week after four women alleged Smokey Robinson had sexually abused them for years, the LA County Sheriff’s Department has opened a case.

The Motown legend, who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this month of sexually assaulting four former housekeepers, is being ...

A lawyer for Smokey Robinson said late Wednesday that the sexual assault allegations against the Motown singer were “vile” ...

In a statement provided to USA TODAY on May 7, Robinson's attorney Christopher Frost said he will ask the Los Angeles County Superior Court to dismiss a complaint from four women accusing the singer, ...

Smokey Robinson's attorney calls allegations in a sexual assault lawsuit 'vile' and 'false.' He will ask the court to dismiss ...

Smokey Robinson's attorney responded to allegations that the the singer sexually harassed and raped four housekeepers, ...

Singer Smokey Robinson's attorney responded to a lawsuit accusing the Motown legend of assault and sexual battery.

A lawyer for Smokey Robinson said his legal team would ask a judge to dismiss the 'vile' and 'false' sexual assault ...

Smokey Robinson was sued by four women who alleged sexual assault in a $50 million lawsuit. His attorney Christopher Frost ...

Smokey Robinson's lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are ''vile'' and ''false.'' ...

A criminal investigation has been launched into the sexual assault allegations against legendary singer-songwriter Smokey ...