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Joshua R. Ferrer, a former municipal treasurer, was charged with malversation of public funds before the Sandiganbayan. He pleaded not guilty and claimed his constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated due to delays of 13 years. However, the Sandiganbayan ruled that his right was not violated. The determination of delays is relative, not based solely on time elapsed. More importantly, Ferrer did not assert his right to a speedy trial during the proceedings and did not file any motions in the 12 year

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Nadzlah Bandila

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