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Canadian Prosecutors Challenge Bail for Lawyer Accused of Advising Murder in U.S. Drug Case
Canadian prosecutors are appealing a judges decision to grant bail to Deepak Paradkar, a Toronto lawyer facing extradition to the U.S. for allegedly advising the murder of a federal witness in an international drug smuggling operation. Paradkar, 62, was arrested last fall in an FBI probe targeting Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a massive drug network. Prosecutors claim Paradkar connected Wedding with traffickers and helped gather intel after busts. Despite strict bail conditions, including house arrest and GPS tracking, the Crown argues Paradkar poses a flight risk due to his health and lifestyle, which they claim doesnt match his reported income. Wedding is currently in custody in the U.S., preparing for trial on multiple murders, including the key witness. The appeal could shed light on the extent of legal ties in these drug rings.
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