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May 9, 2025 69 mins

In this high-stakes episode of Defeating the Darkness, Heather Brown sits down with Scott Gicking, former head of the FBI in Orange County, to take us behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal investigations in U.S. history.Scott shares his journey into the FBI and opens up about his involvement in the investigation following the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Africa — a tragic event that killed hundreds and marked one of Al Qaida’s earliest large-scale attacks against the U.S.This is a rare, firsthand look into how Scott and his team worked to track down evidence, connect the dots, and bring justice in the early days of the global fight against terrorism.From the corridors of Orange County to the international frontlines, this conversation is filled with insight, reflection, and the kind of real-world courage you won’t hear in textbooks.⸻🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube💬 Comment with your thoughts or questions for Scott📚 Grab Heather’s book, Defeating the Darkness, on Amazon🌐 Visit HeatherBrownLaw.com for more resources or speaking inquiries#DefeatingTheDarkness #ScottGicking #FBIStories #1998EmbassyBombings #AlQaidaInvestigation #CounterTerrorism #HeatherBrown #TrueCrimePodcast #NationalSecurity #SurvivorStories #JusticeForVictims #BehindTheBadge #TrackingTerror

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