Shakira Claims ‘Absolute Innocence’ in Response to Spanish Tax Evasion Case – Hollywood Life

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Shakira not retreating. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ songstress, 45, has hit back at Spanish authorities on Nov. 25, saying her $14 million tax evasion lawsuit against her is a total hoax. rice field. Shakira has declared her innocence and accuses authorities of “no hard evidence” against her, but her legal team daily mail.

“Shakira has always been an impeccable taxpayer and has never had tax problems in other jurisdictions. She has been severely persecuted in the media arena, damaging her reputation and forcing her to reach a settlement agreement.”

On the same day, she filed legal documents with her defense. Shakira claims she is exempt from income tax because she was not a full-time resident of the country from 2012 until 2014. According to Spanish law, she has to pay taxes if in her year she stays more than 183 days. TMZThe star went on to allege that she paid $10,141,075 in taxes to the U.S. government during her time in question as a judge in the United States. voice.

The statement was followed by a few words from the pop star herself. Their lack of respect is unacceptable.In my case, they violated my right to privacy and presumption of innocence, a fundamental civil right.”

(As of Nov. 25, 2022, no court date had been set yet.),” the statement read.

Shakira’s courtroom drama isn’t the only thing she has on her plate.The star is also dealing with the effects of a split with her longtime partner Gerard Pique. break her silence about her recent struggles in the September cover story of Elle magazine, the singer called it “the darkest time of my life.”