Disclaimer: The article contains sensitive content regarding grooming allegations and potential harm to minors. Reader discretion is advised, as it may be triggering for some individuals.
The online community is shocked as British rock band The Cure’s lead singer, Robert Smith, faces serious grooming allegations. A disturbing video exposing the singer for allegedly being in a relationship with a 14-year-old has recently gone viral. The alleged victim Milka Sklaar’s accusations have sent shockwaves through the band’s fan base. As of now, The Cure has not released an official statement addressing these disturbing claims.
The 64-year-old Robert Smith is the lead singer, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the iconic UK band The Cure. The gravity of the grooming allegations against him came as a great shock owing to his legendary status. However, the accuser’s unclear identity has also raised many questions about the validity of the accusations. Let’s break down and analyze the allegations in detail.
Exploring the grooming allegations against Robert Smith from The Cure
It all started when a video presentation of text messages from Milka Sklaar, an alleged victim groomed by Robert Smith, went viral. One particular message described Smith falling asleep on top of the victim, his sweaty and hairy state making her uncomfortable.
https://twitter.com/lolcowbf/status/1673852863817105408?s=20
The victim claims to have only been 14 years old at the time of the incident. The video also revealed instances where Smith reportedly made the victim eat food that he had spit out and orchestrated fights between her and another alleged victim for his amusement.
Moreover, the video unveiled Milka’s confrontation with Robert Smith during one of The Cure’s concerts in 2016. She claimed that Smith recognized her years later and badmouthed her appearance, claiming she had gotten “old and fat.”
https://youtu.be/EefUN8zuUOo
The victim claims that many of Robert Smith’s songs had been written about her relationship with him. This includes popular tracks like Last Dance and Why Can’t I Be You. The alleged victim went by the moniker Milka in the viral video, but according to multiple reports, their real name is Danielle Sklar.
Ongoing social media debate over the allegations
Amidst the controversy, some longtime fans of The Cure have actively denied the allegations against their favorite guitarist. They even collected evidence to debunk the accusations from Milka, AKA Danielle Sklar.
https://www.tiktok.com/@cloudbustting/video/7250224567229238554?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7249260251722450438
https://twitter.com/grotesquebat/status/1673893764237258752?s=20
Simply put, the victim’s age could prove or debunk the serious allegations against Robert Smith. TikTok user @cloudbustting pointed out that Milka Sklaar’s original age is 37 and not in their 50s like the victim claims to be. The timelines won’t sync if Milka is just around their late 30s.
On the other hand, Milka has been accused by user @mars_attacks13 of being a potential groomer. If this accusation is proven, Milka’s age, according to @mars_attacks13, would be around late 40s to 50s, and it is possible that Smith’s grooming allegations could be true as well.
However, given that Milka’s grooming allegations against Robert Smith when she was 14 are of the same nature as the accusations against her, it’s hard for her to hold the moral high ground in public court.
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Despite the inconsistencies, many have also voiced their support for Sklar. Even fans of Robert Smith chose to take the victim’s side as they expressed their shock over the grooming allegations in the viral video.
https://twitter.com/culturewarlord/status/1674188026203840513?s=20
This is the most important part of the Robert Smith debacle. A 14yr old shared a TikTok that showed unverified info & it went viral. If you don’t know the truth, you’re not raising awareness, you’re sharing gossip. pic.twitter.com/bNb0ABuVFe
— Katherine Denkinson (@KDenkWrites) June 29, 2023
While the debate rages on about the authenticity of the claims, it is important to address these sensitive accusations as both the alleged victim and the rock star’s reputations are at stake.
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