Shakira charged with tax evasion, owing $7million.

[ 28/09/2023 15:00 ] Read on theindependent.co

Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations such as sensationalism, misleading headlines, omission of key information, and biased language. These manipulations contribute to a lower objectivity score.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Shakira (70)

Spanish prosecutor (90)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Spanish prosecutor

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

The article uses sensational language to grab attention and create a negative perception of Shakira.

The article title 'Shakira charged with tax evasion, owing $7 million' is sensationalized and presents a negative image of Shakira without providing any context or evidence.

Change the title to 'Spanish prosecutor brings tax evasion charges against Shakira' to provide a more neutral and objective presentation.

Misleading headlines

The headline of the article is misleading and does not accurately represent the content of the article.

The headline 'Shakira charged with tax evasion, owing $7 million' suggests that Shakira has been officially charged, while the article states that a second tax claim has been brought against her by a Spanish prosecutor.

Change the headline to 'Spanish prosecutor brings tax evasion claim against Shakira, alleging $7 million owed' to accurately reflect the content of the article.

Omission of key information

The article omits important details that could provide a more balanced perspective.

The article does not provide any information about Shakira's defense or any counterarguments to the prosecutor's claims.

Include information about Shakira's defense and any counterarguments to provide a more balanced perspective.

Biased language

The article uses biased language that favors the Spanish prosecutor's perspective.

The article refers to Shakira as 'renowned as the Queen of Latin Pop' which is unnecessary and adds a positive bias towards her.

Remove unnecessary and biased language that favors one side over the other.

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