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Ex-Olympian, alleged kingpin, pleads not guilty

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges, including drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder, in his first court appearance after being extradited from Mexico. Wedding, who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, is accused of leading a billion-dollar drug trafficking operation and orchestrating multiple killings.

Ex-Olympian, alleged kingpin, pleads not guilty

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Key Highlights

  • Ryan Wedding, 44, was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the U. S.
  • He faces 17 felony charges, including drug trafficking and witness tampering.
  • Wedding allegedly trafficked 60 tons of cocaine and ordered multiple murders.
  • He was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list with a $15 million reward for his capture.
  • His attorney disputes claims of him being comparable to drug lords like El Chapo.
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Sources

  1. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges
  2. Canadian ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to 17 felonies including drug trafficking
  3. Olympic snowboarder accused of running drug cartel pleads not guilty in L.A. hearing
  4. Ex-Olympian, alleged kingpin, pleads not guilty
  5. Ryan Wedding, Alleged Kingpin, Makes First Court Appearance, Pleads Not Guilty

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