From Olympic athlete to being wanted for ordering killings: the story of Ryan James Wedding
Ryan James Wedding participated in the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, but has since been linked to a drug trafficking organization.
en.as.comI don’t have enough up-to-date information in my current session to confirm the latest news about Ryan James. If you’d like, I can summarize what’s publicly reported about the case up to late 2025 and point you to reliable sources.
What I can provide now:
- A brief overview: Ryan James (often referred to as Ryan James Wedding) is a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who, according to various reports, was targeted by law enforcement for alleged involvement in a large drug trafficking operation and connected violent crimes. Rewards have been offered by U.S. authorities for information leading to his arrest, with amounts reported in different outlets across 2024–2025. Note that details and charges can vary by jurisdiction and evolve over time [sources vary by date].
- How to verify the latest: check major outlets with ongoing crime coverage (e.g., FBI or RCMP press releases, major wire services) and local Canadian outlets for updates on charges, extradition status, or arrests.
If you want, I can perform a targeted follow-up to pull the most recent, verifiable reports and present them with inline citations.