Judge Tosses Smokey Robinson's Defamation Case — The Stunning Legal Twist

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News (1 / 1) 24.04.2026 00:58 / Torben

Smokey Robinson's legal battle with four former employees just took a dramatic turn when a judge dismissed the defamation claims brought by him and his wife — but the story is far from over. Read on to discover the full story!

Court rules claims lack proof of 'actual malice'

On April 23, Judge Kevin C. Brazile ruled there was not enough evidence to hold the plaintiffs and their lawyer liable for calling Robinson a 'serial and sick rapist' at a press conference. The judge acknowledged some inconsistencies supporting the Robinsons but said the evidence of actual malice did not meet California's clear-and-convincing standard under the Anti-SLAPP law.