Olympian Turned Drug Lord on Trial | Calgary News

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, now facing murder and massive cocaine trafficking charges, has his trial delayed until October 2027 — a move both sides agree on due to the case’s staggering complexity. After a decade on the run, he was captured in Mexico in January, allegedly orchestrating a billion-dollar drug operation moving tons of cocaine across borders. Prosecutors have dumped terabytes of evidence — videos, encrypted chats, audio — while key co-defendants remain fugitives or in extradition battles. One turned informant: Andrew Clark, once Wedding’s alleged right-hand man. The defense insists they need time to sift through global evidence and denies any plea deal interest — all while the public wonders how exactly Wedding was caught, with conflicting accounts swirling. This is one courtroom saga that’s just getting started. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2542063f22a7db1