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- Legal Maneuvers Raise Questions:
The discovery phase in the sexual abuse lawsuit against Smokey Robinson has quickly escalated, with his legal team’s push for expedited depositions and sanctions sparking debate over aggressive litigation tactics.
- Financial and Procedural Stakes Intensify:
With Robinson seeking nearly $5,000 in sanctions for delays, both sides are bracing for a legal contest that could set precedent for how victim’s rights laws intersect with high-profile civil litigation.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
LOS ANGELES, CA – Litigation surrounding allegations of sexual abuse against music icon Smokey Robinson has taken a sharp turn, spotlighting not just the underlying claims but also the contentious use of discovery as legal gamesmanship. At issue: whether aggressive discovery tactics cross the line into abuse, and how far the court will go to safeguard alleged victims’ rights in the civil litigation process.
Robinson, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, was accused by multiple women of sexual battery in an explosive civil lawsuit—allegations he has vigorously denied. Now, just weeks into the case, Robinson’s attorneys have filed a motion demanding the immediate deposition of “Jane Doe 2,” and seeking $4,762.50 in sanctions against her lawyers for purported delays in scheduling.
