Motown legend Smokey Robinson is alleged to have raped four housekeepers who worked for him over the past 20 years. His wife is alleged to have covered it up.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday that it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson.

A criminal investigation has been launched into the sexual assault allegations against legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, his attorneys and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirm to Variety.