Spanish prosecutors said on Friday they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira, after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax evasion. | Channel24
After rejecting a plea deal, prosecutors said they would seek more than eight years in prison for Shakira, accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office.
Rejecting the plea deal she said she was "absolutely certain of her innocence" and"confident" that her innocence would be proven. Shakira, who has sold over 60 million albums, rejected a plea deal on Wednesday, saying in a statement through her lawyers that she was"absolutely certain of her innocence" and had decided to let the case go to court,"confident" that her innocence would be proven.Lawyers for Shakira, one of the biggest names in the global music industry, say an agreement remains possible until the start of any trial.
She claimed prosecutors were"insisting on claiming money earned during my international tours and the showShakira was on the singing competition show between 2013 and 2014.