Shakira, a singer from Spain, faces an 8-year prison

MADISON — Shakira, a Colombian pop singer, will likely receive an eight-year term from a Spanish court, according to prosecutors.

Shakira is accused of owing the Spanish government 14.5 million euros. Her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.

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(15 million dollars) in taxes from 2012 to 2014. The prosecution declared that they will also pursue a $24 million ($24 million) fine.

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Shakira is charged with six crimes. This Thursday, the musician turned down a settlement offer from prosecutors.

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In a statement released on Wednesday, public relations company Llorente y Cuenca said that Shakira, 45, "relies on her innocence

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According to Shakira's public relations team, she has always met her tax obligations. The artist is said to have deposited that amount

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The singer was prosecuted by the Spanish authorities in 2018. The case depends on his residence from 2012 to 2014.

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Barcelona footballers Gerard Pique and Shakira are the parents of two children. The couple, who were together for 11 years,

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