Article 5980V Sigur Rós criticise 'unjust' second trial for Icelandic tax evasion

Sigur Rós criticise 'unjust' second trial for Icelandic tax evasion

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Rupert Neate
from World news | The Guardian on (#5980V)

Band repaid money plus fines and interest but case at different court could land them in jail

The Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros have claimed they face financial ruin or even jail following an unjust and draconian" second prosecution for tax evasion.

The band said the looming second court trial had caused them to lose faith in their country. One member of the band has already left Iceland and three others said they were so disheartened by the situation that they may also leave.

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