Shakira copyright case dismissed after fake tape confirmed
A US judge who previously ruled that a song by pop star Shakira infringed copyright belonging to a Dominican Republic-based songwriter has thrown the case out of court.
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27 May 2015 A US judge who previously ruled that a song by pop star Shakira infringed copyright belonging to a Dominican Republic-based songwriter has reportedly cited fresh evidence that could throw the ruling into doubt.
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