In a damning statement, Shakira said: 'Throughout my career, I have always strived to do what's right and set a positive example for others. She did not, however, hold back on her scorn for the Spanish authorities. A high-profile court case had been due to begin in Spain on Monday, but ahead of the trial - which had been due to run through to mid-December - the singer released a statement to declare that the case had been resolved.