Smokey Robinson makes yet another switch for sexual assault lawsuit

Frost bowed out of the case in June for unspecified reasons.He was replaced by David Kenner, another well-known lawyer who has previously represented Suge Knight and Fugees rapper Pras Michel.Kenner lasted just two months on the case.

He filed a motion in August to drop Robinson, citing a "breakdown in the attorney-client relationship".A third lawyer, Anahita Sedaghatfar, took over with a court appearance on September 15.Robinson's latest lawyer has in the past handled litigation for actor Arianne Zucker, baseball player Royce Clayton, TV star Greg Mathis and R&B group New Edition.Sedaghatfar told Billboard that she's "honoured to represent" both Robinson and his wife, Frances, who is accused….

"My clients unequivocally deny the allegations, and I look forward to presenting the facts, addressing the evidence and vigorously advocating on their behalf."The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting its own criminal investigation of Robinson due to police reports filed by the women.

No charges have been filed so far.

Smokey Robinson makes yet another switch for sexual assault lawsuit September 18, 2026.