Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Accused of Ordering Witness Murder in International Cocaine-Trafficking Crackdown Federal authorities escalated their pursuit of fugitive former Olympian Ryan James Wedding this week, announcing a sweeping series of arrests and new murder charges that prosecutors say expose the inner workings of a violent, transnational narcotics organization. In a coordinated crackdown known as Operation Giant Slalom, officials unsealed a nine-count indictment accusing Wedding, 44, of ordering the January assassination of […] Martin Kuprianowicz | November 20, 2025 0 Comments
2-Time U.S. Open Snowboarding Champion Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearms Charges Former professional snowboarder and two-time U.S. Open champion Rahm Klampert has been indicted on multiple federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced. A federal grand jury returned the indictment July 31, accusing Klampert, 45, of Hartford, Vermont, of possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. Prosecutors say the charges […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
German Olympic Cross-Country Skiing Champion Faces Doping Investigation Over Military-Issued Medication Victoria Carl, a two-time Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing, is under investigation after testing positive for clenbuterol, a banned anabolic substance. The positive test, confirmed by Germany’s ski federation, was collected during an out-of-competition doping control while Carl was competing in the Winter Military World Games earlier this year. Carl, who won gold in the team sprint and silver in […] Olympics Martin Kuprianowicz | June 30, 2025 0 Comments
Climbers Use Viagra to Treat Altitude Sickness: Is It Cheating? Mountaineers and climbers have been using all kinds of different drugs and supplements for centuries to help their minds, and bodies overcome the extreme climate conditions and extensive physical toll that comes with venturing into high altitudes. One of the most notable being Hermann Buhl, a legendary climber who credits the survival of his then impossible ascent of Nanga Parbat […] Climbing Blake | August 16, 2021 1 Comment
Soaring Unemployment Rates Among Drug-Sniffing Police Dogs The legalization of marijuana has been a trending topic in the United States for decades now. 18 states have legalized marijuana since 2012 and, according to the PEW Research Center, 90% of Americans support the legalization of Marijuana. As the legislation surrounding cannabis relaxes, and the plant becomes more socially acceptable throughout society, there is a decreasing demand for weed-sniffing […] Brains Jesse | July 14, 2021 1 Comment
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