Spanish judge finds ‘sufficient evidence’ to try Shakira for tax fraud
The Colombian singer is likely to go to court for allegedly evading €14.5 million in duties, and may face jail time if sentenced
The Colombian singer is likely to go to court for allegedly evading €14.5 million in duties, and may face jail time if sentenced
An inspector has refuted the theories presented by the Colombian signer’s defense team to the Barcelona court, confirming that she was indeed resident in the country during the years in question
The ex-Roland Garros champion has been accused of fraudulent operations to avoid paying a debt and is also facing €6.1 million in compensation to the Banque de Luxembourg
Municipal reports showed the 58-year-old immigrant from Ecuador was in a vulnerable situation, yet a judge ruled he was not eligible for an exemption
Spain’s High Court hands down prison sentences of up to 53 years to members of a terrorist cell for collaborating in the assault, but finds them not guilty of homicide
Judge Pablo Llarena has asked for a preliminary ruling from the EU Court of Justice on how the case should be interpreted by law
Officers also searched the soccer club’s offices, and have detained another three figures alleged to be involved in a scheme to smear players and rivals on social media known as ‘Barçagate’
Just 6% of weekly doses were administered in the Madrid region in the first seven days of the vaccination program, with a similar story seen in Catalonia
Only three defendants are facing prison for aiding the perpetrators, who were shot down by police after plowing into crowds in the Catalan capital and in the town of Cambrils
The decision means that Quim Torra will have to step down from his position, paving the way for a new institutional crisis in Catalonia
The tax authorities in Spain know more about the Colombian singer than any tabloid journalist. With the devotion of a diehard fan and a detective’s eye for detail, Inspector Susana C. has pieced together the life of the superstar, exposing the structure of her business empire and cornering her for tax evasion to the tune of €14.5 million
A probe has found that a group of companies, including Deloitte and KPMG, worked like a cartel to divvy up contracts and leave other competitors out of the game
A judge has ended a years-long probe into alleged commissions paid by companies for public works contracts when the region was governed by Democratic Convergence of Catalonia
The Supreme Court has sentenced Quim Torra to an 18-month ban and €30,000 fine for refusing to obey an order to remove separatist symbols from public buildings
The recommendation, which is not binding, would mean that the nine men and women currently in jail would not immediately be able to apply for parole or enjoy day release
The regional law-enforcement agency says it feels “defenseless” after government fails to press charges against individuals accused of participating in acts that injured officers
On the margins of a peaceful march in the Catalan capital, there were more violent scenes on Friday, as youngsters surrounded the National Police HQ and threw rocks and steel balls
None of the defendants has been convicted of the most serious charge, rebellion, but most are still facing prison terms ranging from nine to 13 years. Those who will serve jail time are eligible for a semi-open regime, a decision that will now be made by penitentiary authorities in Catalonia
Nine alleged members of the CDR protest group have been arrested ahead of the anniversary of the illegal independence referendum of October 1, 2017
The young man killed a 90-year-old when he ran into her from behind as she was returning home from her morning walk
Quim Torra ignored orders to remove partisan symbols from public buildings during the campaign race for municipal and European elections
The Colombian singer, who used a side entrance to enter court this morning, is accused by the public prosecutor of creating a “web of companies” to defraud €14.5 million
Investigating judge considers these people played “a decisive” role in organizing the vote, setting a global bond of €5.8m for 17 of them. Sedition charges have been dropped, however
Public prosecutor will bring charges of disobedience against Quim Torra, who will not face prison time but could be removed from his position and barred from public office
Judges have heard witness testimony from a court clerk who fled a screaming crowd, and entrepreneurs who ended up out of pocket for work they did ahead of the referendum
One-time regional business chief, Santi Vila, was questioned in the Supreme Court on Thursday during day six of the trial of the pro-independence leaders
The prosecution and the defense’s strategies will hinge on whether any violence was used during the bid for unilateral secession