Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged drug lord charged over witness’ killing
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said a newly unsealed indictment accuses Ryan James Wedding of tracking down and posting photos online of the witness to facilitate his murder.
The former Canadian Olympic snowboarder accused of leading an international drug trafficking ring is facing new federal charges in the U.S. related to the alleged murder of a witness, the U.S. Justice Department and FBI announced Wednesday.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said a newly unsealed indictment accuses Ryan James Wedding of tracking down and posting photos online of the witness to facilitate his murder in Colombia before the man could testify against Wedding.
The U.S. State Department has raised the reward for information that leads to Wedding’s arrest or conviction from $10 million to US$15 million, Bondi said.
“Make no mistake about it: Ryan Wedding is a modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. “He’s a modern day iteration of El Chapo Guzman.
“This Justice Department and this FBI will work with our Canadian counterparts and the government officials across the world to bring him to justice.”
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme joined Bondi, Patel and other U.S. officials at the announcement in Washington.
Earlier this year, Wedding was added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives.
Wedding finished 24th in parallel giant slalom at the 2002 Olympics.
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