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Lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case has 'extraordinary' incentive to flee: Crown
Prosecutors say Paradkar faces life sentences in the U.S. and may have hidden resources aiding flight, while defence highlights his community ties and strict bail plan.
- On Thursday in a Toronto courtroom, a contested bail hearing occurred as U.S. authorities pressed for Deepak Paradkar's extradition and federal prosecutors opposed his release.
- Last month, an FBI operation produced extradition warrants linked to alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, and Deepak Paradkar is accused of aiding the group as part of its inner circle.
- The defence proposed round-the-clock house arrest, GPS monitoring, and a joint $5 million pledge with sureties including a retired accountant and a paralegal, citing Paradkar's community ties.
- Federal prosecutors told the court Deepak Paradkar has an 'extraordinary' incentive to flee and may access hidden resources; earlier this week, he cited health issues, and his licence was suspended last week.
- Financial records and testimony showed family assets including a home assessed at roughly $5 million, four leased luxury cars and an insurance settlement of about $700,000 earlier this year.
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Lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case has 'extraordinary' incentive to flee: Crown
TORONTO — An Ontario lawyer accused of being deeply embedded in a violent transnational drug smuggling ring has "extraordinary" incentive to flee and may have access to hidden resources that would help him evade law enforcement, federal prosecutors a
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