How a flashy lawyer and an alleged Canadian drug lord may have taken down an FBI witness
Summary
A Toronto-area lawyer and an alleged Canadian drug lord are accused of being involved in the murder of a key FBI witness in Colombia. The lawyer reportedly advised that killing the witness would get a case dismissed, and the witness was later shot dead. Authorities have charged several individuals, and investigations are ongoing.Key Facts
- A lawyer from Toronto allegedly suggested to his client, an alleged drug lord, that killing an FBI witness would help dismiss a case.
- The lawyer and the alleged drug lord are linked to the murder of the FBI witness, identified in media as Jonathan Acebedo-Garcia.
- The lawyer was allegedly paid with luxury watches and extra fees for his services.
- The U.S. Justice Department has charged 19 people, including the lawyer and the drug lord, related to the witness's murder.
- Ten individuals are currently in custody and awaiting extradition to the U.S.
- The alleged drug lord, Ryan Wedding, is still at large, with a $15 million bounty on his capture.
- Authorities intercepted three cocaine shipments tied to the criminal network in 2024 and arrested the couriers.
- The alleged criminal operation is described as a large, violent enterprise led by the former Olympian, Ryan Wedding.
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