Los Angeles, United States, May 15, 2025 (AFP) - US cops investigating Smokey Robinson after sex assault lawsuit

NAMPA / AFP

2025-05-16

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation, law enforcement in Los Angeles said Thursday, just days after he was sued by four former housekeepers who allege the soul singer repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted them. "The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Bureau is actively investigating criminal allegations involving William Robinson AKA 'Smokey Robinson,'" said a statement sent to AFP. "The investigati......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2025-05-16 09:30:29

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Gaza rescuers say 50 killed in Israeli strikes since midnight

2025-05-16 09:30:28

N'Djamena, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Chad's former prime minister 'abducted' from home: party

2025-05-16 09:30:27

Istanbul, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Rubio to meet top Turkish, Ukraine officials ahead of war talks

2025-05-16 09:30:26

2025-05-16 09:30:25

2025-05-16 09:30:23

Istanbul, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey: what we know

2025-05-16 09:30:21

Johannesburg, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Bongo family 'released' and arrived in Luanda: Angola presidency

2025-05-16 09:30:20

Istanbul, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low

2025-05-16 09:30:19

2025-05-16 09:00:10

Paris, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - France sues Iran at top UN court over detained citizens

2025-05-16 09:00:09

Latest NAMPA photos

EEMBAXU, 15 May 2025 - Ohangwena Head of Ministry of Information Communication office Meschtilde Mathias graduated with Bachelor of Public Governance Honours (NQF8) on Thursday.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2025 - Windhoek Rural Councillor Piet Adams (left) pictured with Khomas Regional Council Chairperson John Moonde and Chief Regional Officer Clement Mafwila during the visit to Groot Aub sports filed (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2025 - Khomas Chief Regional Officer Clement Mafwila with Melitha Gobetsi Mathe, the nurse-in-charge at Khomasdal clinic (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah departss on a working visit to the Republic of Botswana and Zambia. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 MAY (NAMPA) - Members of the public service commission after a courtesy visit to the office of the Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope (in cream suit). The commissioners include (right of governor) Chairperson of the commission Salmaan Jacobs, Batseba Katjioungua, Habate Döeses and Gerson Kamatuka and (left of governor) Nashilongo Shivute, Emelda Katjau and Michael Mutonga. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 May 2025 - NTB CEO, Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 May 2025 - Trainees benefiting from the MTC 4 Life Programme. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 14 May 2025 - An illustrated photo of a civil servant overwhelmed by stress and emotional fatigue at work. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA