The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is "actively investigating criminal allegations" against Smokey Robinson from four former housekeepers.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Motown music luminary Smokey Robinson.

Police reportedly launched a criminal investigation against Motown legend Smokey Robinson after four former housekeepers accused him of rape and sexual battery. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD) investigation comes a week after the alleged victims filed a $50 million civil lawsuit against Robinson over allegations as far back as 2014,