The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the fertilizer fund scam charges against former Palawan governor Joel Reyes due to the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in investigating the case. “As such, accused Reyes’ constitutional right to speedy disposition of cases, like Guieb’s and Araullo’s, was violated,” it added. READ: Ex-Palawan Gov Reyes, PDAF scam witness charged with graftSula is a property custodian of Napoles, who was accused of creating bogus foundations under the names of her employees. The hitman named the Reyes brothers as the masterminds of the killing. CBB/rgaREAD: Ortega murder: Ex-Coron Mayor Reyes granted bail | Joel Reyes’ bid for bail rejected

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2017 04:18 UTC