From Gold Medals to Alleged Murder Plots

Ryan Wedding, a former pro snowboarder who competed for Canada in the Olympics, is in a whole lot of trouble. His lawyer says he’ll plead not guilty to charges that he ran a massive drug cartel and ordered a hit on a witness while on the lam in Mexico. It’s a pretty wild accusation, and Wedding’s lawyer is sticking to their story: he’s innocent.

A Snowboarder’s Descent into Alleged Crime

Wedding’s rise to Olympic fame was swift, but his alleged fall into the world of organized crime is even more shocking. Prosecutors claim he was the big cheese, the head honcho, of a major drug operation. And if that’s not enough, they say he didn’t hesitate to order a hit when things got hot. It’s a ridiculous story, but one that Wedding’s team says just isn’t true.

Wedding’s lawyer says the evidence against him is flimsy at best, and they’re confident he’ll be cleared of all charges. But it’s hard not to wonder: what could possibly drive an Olympic athlete to allegedly become a cartel boss? It’s a question that may never be fully answered, but one thing’s for sure – this case is going to be a wild ride.