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Fugitive Olympian, Rockstar, and Lawyer Linked to Murder
26 Nov
Summary
- Former Olympic snowboarder is now an FBI's Most Wanted fugitive.
- An ultra-rare 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster was seized.
- The case involves murder, witness tampering, and drug trafficking charges.
A federal indictment unsealed recently has revealed the arrests of ten defendants, with eleven currently in custody, linked to the January 31 murder of a federal witness in Colombia. Among those charged is a former Olympic snowboarder who is now listed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
The investigation has also resulted in the significant seizure of a rare 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster, reportedly valued at $13 million. This particular vehicle is one of only 28 roadsters ever built, and one of six convertibles, making its recovery a notable aspect of the case.
The former Olympian, Ryan Wedding, previously competed for Canada in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Following a prior drug conviction, he allegedly became a major drug trafficker. Wedding is now facing charges including murder, witness tampering, money laundering, and drug trafficking, and is believed to be evading authorities in Mexico.
