The Motown legend, 85, was touring to support a new album when he was sued and accused of sexually assaulting four women. His lawyer said the accusations were “false” and “vile.”

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

Smokey Robinson's attorney is speaking out to deny "vile" allegations of sexual abuse against the singer. 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,