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.

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.

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.