Ryan Wedding

His case is notable due to the stark contrast between his public identity as an Olympic athlete and his alleged criminal activities as a major drug trafficker. This dual life has drawn significant media attention and public interest, with some reports drawing comparisons to infamous historical drug kingpins.

Recently, Wedding has been in the news due to a series of major legal developments in November 2025. Multiple news outlets reported that he was indicted on murder and drug charges, while U.S. officials alleged that his Canadian lawyer advised him to kill a witness. Additionally, seven other Canadians were charged in a related U.S. drug investigation, and Wedding was formally sanctioned as a global fugitive drug kingpin.

These developments represent a significant escalation in his case, transforming it from a drug trafficking investigation into a broader international legal matter involving multiple defendants and serious criminal allegations. The coordinated nature of these announcements suggests substantial progress in the multinational effort to apprehend him and dismantle his alleged criminal network.