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Ontario Lawyer Accused of Murder Conspiracy, License Suspended

12/5/2025

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Deepak Paradkar, an Ontario lawyer, is accused by U.S. authorities of advising Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding on murder-for-witness conspiracy and drug trafficking.
Following a virtual hearing, Paradkar's law license was suspended.
Ravin Pillay, Paradkar's lawyer, says Paradkar maintains his innocence and will defend himself.
Paradkar is accused of giving Wedding court documents and enabling access to criminals.
The allegations remain untested, and a bail hearing is set for next week.

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Story summary

Deepak Paradkar, an Ontario lawyer, is accused by U.S. authorities of advising Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding on murder-for-witness conspiracy and drug trafficking.
Following a virtual hearing, Paradkar's law license was suspended.
Ravin Pillay, Paradkar's lawyer, says Paradkar maintains his innocence and will defend himself.
Paradkar is accused of giving Wedding court documents and enabling access to criminals.
The allegations remain untested, and a bail hearing is set for next week.