Fame brings recognition and money. However, it can also become a double-edged sword, something that Shakira knows perfectly well since for several weeks she was harassed by a person who claimed to be her husband. The nightmare finally ended and Daniel John Valtier, a 56-year-old man who claimed to be married to the singer and intended to adopt the artist’s two small children. The situation had escalated to the point where Daniel was not only sending disturbing messages to the Colombian through social networks, but he even showed up at her house in Miami to bring her bottles of wine, chocolates, and toys for Milan and Sasha.
The man’s presence at the star’s home was the straw that broke the camel’s back, prompting the singer to involve her legal team to, through several letters, ask him to stay away from her. Because Daniel ignored the requests, Shakira had to report him to the authorities, a criminal action that ended with the man’s arrest in recent days.
What Will Happen to Shakira’s Stalker?
Daniel John Valtier, Shakira’s stalker, faces harassment charges after being arrested while he was arriving at the singer’s house in a taxi. So far, it is known that Valtier will have to pay a fine of 100 thousand dollars to be released from prison. In addition, he will also have a restraining order from the singer, which will prevent him from having contact in person or through social networks with Shakira.
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva.
