Spanish court dismisses Shakira appeal in tax fraud case
MADRID -- A court in Spain on Thursday dismissed Colombian singer Shakira's appeal in a tax fraud case, paving the way for a trial after a judge previously concluded there was enough evidence to suggest the pop star may have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.
The case first made headlines in December 2018 after Spanish prosecutors charged the singer with failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($15.5 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.
Shakira, 45, denied any wrongdoing when she testified in June 2019.
At the heart of the legal wrangling is the question of the singer's residence: Prosecutors allege she lived mostly in Spain despite having an official residence in the Bahamas.
In its decision issued Thursday, the Spanish court said the evidence suggests Shakira was "a habitual resident in Spain," adding that documentation failed to substantiate her residence for tax purposes in another country.
The court upheld a July ruling in which Spanish Judge Marco JuberÃas wrote that his three-year probe found there existed "sufficient evidence of criminality" for the case to go to trial.
Shakira's public relations firm said Thursday that she had immediately paid what she owed once she was informed of the debt by Spain's Tax Office.
"Shakira's conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries where she has had to pay taxes, and she has trusted and faithfully followed the recommendations of the best specialists and expert advisors," the P.R. firm said in a statement.
Shakira's legal team will continue to "defend her innocence," according to the statement.
The singer faces a possible fine and a prison sentence, if found guilty of tax evasion. However, a judge can waive prison time for first-time offenders if they are sentenced to less than two years behind bars.
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QuoteThe singer faces a possible fine and a prison sentence, if found guilty of tax evasion. However, a judge can waive prison time for first-time offenders if they are sentenced to less than two years behind bars.
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This shit is VERY common in Spain.
The whole judicial system is a charade over there.
She ain't going to no damn prison.
No wonder she sold her music catalogue.
Free Shakira!
Get that money Kwee!
Quote from: plastic on May 27, 2022, 09:38:13 AM
Quote from: BrandySavedMyLife on May 27, 2022, 09:34:52 AM
Quote from: Annie on May 27, 2022, 08:28:55 AM
Free Shakira!
why
bc she's not black
I was obviously being sarcastic :dead: She just has to pay her taxes like everyone else.
She was mentioned in the Pandora papers, it's not a good look. She claims the Bahamas were her home, which was convenient...I know at one point she owned a part of an island with the singer of Pink Floyd so she might get away with it but it's still suspicious. I know a lot of people do this for example U2..they are registered in the Netherlands, but don't even live here. I don't know if she is personally responsible but I would definitely hire a new accountant.
I will never talk about Kenneth Petty again :plzstop: I can tell the Barbz are still upset I posted about that man. :calmdownsis: if Nicki wants to stick by her man more power to her :cheerup: love them together.
we see you hun, it's not just the barbz
:heythere:
Idc what you have to say about Kenneth but keep Nicki's name out of your fckn mouth.
Quote from: Big Barbie on May 27, 2022, 11:10:23 AM
Idc what you have to say about Kenneth but keep Nicki's name out of your fckn mouth.
I will say whatever i want to say about Nicki.
She killed that verse on Monster :butwait!: still one of the best rap verses out there.
Quote from: plastic on May 27, 2022, 11:10:14 AM
we see you hun, respect the barbz
:heythere:
I will :thatssowendy: I am going to the store to buy Pink Friday as we speak
fnfnfnfffff
i'll stream liy once i clock out
:ohhey:
Quote from: plastic on May 27, 2022, 11:21:47 AM
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i'll stream liy once i clock out
:ohhey:
skdsfjks
i wanna see the receipts fagg
:fuming:
Quote from: Cartierline on May 27, 2022, 12:00:38 PM
Quote from: plastic on May 27, 2022, 11:21:47 AM
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i'll stream liy once i clock out
:ohhey:
skdsfjks
i wanna see the receipts fagg
:fuming:
gggggggg
:woohoo:
Quote from: Annie on May 27, 2022, 11:07:55 AM
I will never talk about Kenneth Petty again :plzstop: I can tell the Barbz are still upset I posted about that man. :calmdownsis: if Nicki wants to stick by her man more power to her :cheerup: love them together.
Talk about him and his pet hippo all you want QUEEN. I got your back.
Quote from: Annie on May 27, 2022, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: plastic on May 27, 2022, 09:38:13 AM
Quote from: BrandySavedMyLife on May 27, 2022, 09:34:52 AM
Quote from: Annie on May 27, 2022, 08:28:55 AM
Free Shakira!
why
bc she's not black
I was obviously being sarcastic :dead: She just has to pay her taxes like everyone else.
She was mentioned in the Pandora papers, it's not a good look. She claims the Bahamas were her home, which was convenient...I know at one point she owned a part of an island with the singer of Pink Floyd so she might get away with it but it's still suspicious. I know a lot of people do this for example U2..they are registered in the Netherlands, but don't even live here. I don't know if she is personally responsible but I would definitely hire a new accountant.
what did this original message say
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im in this bitch to serve cookies and ass whoopins
and im all outta cookies.
Quote from: Annie on May 27, 2022, 11:12:15 AM
Quote from: Big Barbie on May 27, 2022, 11:10:23 AM
Idc what you have to say about Kenneth but keep Nicki's name out of your fckn mouth.
I will say whatever i want to say about Nicki.
She killed that verse on Monster :butwait!: still one of the best rap verses out there.
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