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Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.

Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.

Dateline NBC
Feb 5, 2026 35 min
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<p>In Virginia, Brendan Banfield testifies at his double murder trial, and the jury returns a verdict. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who prosecutors say swapped his snowboard for the drug underworld, is now behind bars, facing multiple drug and murder charges. He says he's not guilty. Updates in the Luigi Mangione and the Gabby Petito cases. Plus, a digital expert shares tips on protecting yourself from catfishing scams.</p><p> </p><p>Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)</p><p> </p><p>Get resources on domestic violence: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a></p><p> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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