Life | Shakira to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud.

[ 18/11/2023 10:00 ] Read on news24.com

Report Overview: The article contains some manipulations such as sensationalism, biased language, and omission of key information. However, it also provides some relevant details about the trial and includes statements from both sides. Overall, the article is moderately objective.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Prosecution (60)

Shakira (80)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Shakira

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

The article uses sensational language to describe the trial and the potential consequences for Shakira.

Just days after her success at the Latin Grammys, Colombian pop idol Shakira is set to go on trial in Barcelona on Monday for allegedly cheating Spain's tax office out of 14.5 million euros (R288 million). Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of eight years and two months and a fine of nearly 24 million euros (R480 million) for the 46-year-old singer...

Use neutral language to describe the trial and the potential consequences.

Biased language

The article uses biased language to describe Shakira and her relationship with Gerard Pique.

Prosecutors allege Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll - dubbed the Queen of Latin Pop - spent more than half of that period in Spain and should have paid taxes in the country. They say she moved to Spain after her relationship with FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique became public in 2011...

Use neutral language to describe Shakira and her relationship with Gerard Pique.

Omission of key information

The article fails to provide information about the evidence presented by the prosecution or any counterarguments from Shakira's defense.

The high-profile trial is expected to hear from nearly 120 witnesses and to run until 14 December. While the singer is expected to testify during the opening session of the trial, she may request permission from the court to not be present at the remaining hearings. Even without her presence, details of her private life will likely emerge during the proceedings since Spanish prosecutors carried out a meticulous investigation to prove their case.

Include information about the evidence presented by the prosecution and any counterarguments from Shakira's defense.

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