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Shakira Says She Settled $15M Spanish Tax Case to 'Protect' Her Children, Not Because She Was Guilty
More than a year after reaching a settlement with Spanish prosecutors over tax fraud allegations, Shakira is speaking out on her contentious legal battle. The Colombian superstar avoided a possible prison sentence last year when she agreed to pay a $7.5 …