Shakira speaks out about tax fraud allegations ahead of courtroom trial
Shakira and her team revealed earlier in July that she would be taking the claims of tax fraud brought against her by the Spanish government to court.MORE: Shakira shares heartfelt tribute to father in emotional postIn a candid new interview with Elle Magazine, where she laid it all bare, she even spoke about why she was setting out to fight the case.VIDEO: Shakira and her sons bring the moves"Because I have to fight for what I believe; because these are false accusations," she said with a sigh, explaining her side of the story that she hadn't been in the country for the days that were mentioned."However, even without evidence to support these fictional claims, as they usually do, they've resorted to a salacious press campaign to try to sway people, and apply pressure in the media along with the threat of reputational damage in order to coerce settlement agreements."MORE: Inside Shakira's 11-year relationship with Gerard Pique – and real reason they never marriedShe even shared why it involved her ex, Gerard Piqué, who she split from after 11 years together in July, stating that because she was with a Spanish citizen, in her opinion, it proved valid. Shakira discussed being away working for a majority of her time"While Gerard and I were dating, I was on a world tour.