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The Daily Brief: Narco Kingpin Ryan Wedding Pleads Not Guilty in Santa Ana Federal Court, Rams Fall Short in NFC Championship, and more.

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Ryan Wedding Pleads Not Guilty as Defense Disputes Claim He Surrendered

Accused narco trafficker and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty in federal court as his attorney challenged official claims that Wedding voluntarily surrendered. Defense lawyer Anthony Colombo says Wedding was apprehended unexpectedly by U.S. and Canadian authorities in Mexico, contradicting a U.S. Embassy statement that described his arrest as a surrender. Wedding now faces 17 federal felony charges in Los Angeles tied to an alleged international drug trafficking operation, with prosecutors alleging he evaded capture for years while on the run.

Rams’ Super Bowl Run Ends in Narrow NFC Championship Loss to Seahawks

The Rams came agonizingly close to the Super Bowl but fell 31-27 to the Seattle Seahawks in a tense NFC Championship that turned on costly mistakes and missed chances. Matthew Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, keeping Los Angeles within striking distance into the final minutes, but a stalled red zone drive, a failed fourth down attempt and special teams miscues proved decisive. In a four-point game, every error mattered, sending the Rams into the offseason with a painful list of what-ifs.

Downtown LA Protest Erupts After Second Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Downtown Los Angeles after federal immigration agents fatally shot Minnesota ICU nurse Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen killed by agents in the city this month. Demonstrators marched from Mariachi Plaza to the Federal Building, raising alarms about aggressive enforcement tactics and warning that similar operations are already unfolding in Los Angeles.

D4vd TikTok Video Resurfaces as LA Investigators Probe Teen’s Death

As investigators continue examining the unexplained death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles, attention has turned to singer D4vd’s past social media posts. A 2024 TikTok video in which the artist urges viewers to “avoid bad influence” has resurfaced, drawing scrutiny amid a grand jury review and renewed online speculation. The investigation remains ongoing and no charges have been filed.

PaleyFest 2026 Lineup Revealed With Shrinking, Scrubs and Major TV Reunions

PaleyFest 2026 returns to Hollywood April 4 through April 12 with a star-packed lineup celebrating both streaming hits and TV classics. Events at the Dolby Theatre include Shrinking, Scrubs, Emily in Paris, Nobody Wants This, and a 50th anniversary reunion for Charlie’s Angels, plus appearances from Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Jon Hamm, Lily Collins, and more. Screenings, cast conversations, and exclusive previews anchor the festival. See the full schedule and ticket details in our complete lineup breakdown.

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