Smokey Robinson accuses Jane Doe 4 of breaking into his storage unit. The plaintiff rejects allegations and speaks of AI falsification of the surveillance images.
The legal battle over Motown legend Smokey Robinson is taking another turn. In May 2025, the 85-year-old was sued by four former housekeepers for sexual assault. He has rejected these accusations and responded with his own defamation lawsuit. Now an alleged break-in into his storage room is at the center of new disputes. Robinson accuses one of the plaintiffs, known as Jane Doe 4, of breaking into the storage room at his Southern California property on Nov. 22 and stealing several boxes from there.
Blurry surveillance images as evidence
As evidence, Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, presented surveillance images that appear to show a person removing the boxes. Although the footage is blurry, Frost claims the identity is clear: “You have to know the code and have the matching key. The only one who had both was Jane Doe 4.” Robinson and his wife then filed for a temporary restraining order – but Judge Kevin C. Brazile denied the request.
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Defense speaks of AI forgery
Jane Doe 4 firmly denies the burglary allegations. Her lawyer Herbert Hayden told the court that his client had “vigorously denied any involvement.” He also questioned the authenticity of the material: It could be an “AI fake,” Hayden told Rolling Stone. His colleague John W. Harris added that Jane Doe 4 was at work at the time of the alleged crime and was never contacted by investigators.
Robinson insists the recordings are authentic
Robinson’s lawyer strongly rejected this account. The video is “neither fake nor manipulated” but comes directly from the warehouse. They are prepared to publish it if the other side waives their confidentiality claims. Both the court and the LAPD already have the recordings. While the legal fronts appear to have hardened further, it remains unclear what role the alleged break-in will play in the larger web of mutual accusations.