Today, Ori Spado, The Accidental Gangster, takes us deep into one of the most intense stories of his life — the near-fatal sting operation that nearly cost him everything. From getting set up by a pedophile informant posing as a Comcast insider, to a harrowing drive through Griffith Park with a detective threatening his life, Ori holds nothing back. He also shares personal highs, like the joy of learning he’s going to be a great-grandfather, and personal lows, including a close brush with death and another battle with the law. This episode blends suspense, street smarts, and raw honesty from a man who's lived a hundred lives.
🔥 Almost Set Up & Silenced – Ori was lured into a sting by a pedophile-turned-informant, who wired every meeting in a setup that could’ve ended fatally.
🚓 Brush with Death in Griffith Park – A corrupt cop drove Ori to a remote dirt road with deadly intentions — a chilling reminder of how close he came to being silenced for good.
🧾 The Fake Court Order Scheme – Ori breaks down his master plan to steal cable boxes using forged court documents and why it nearly worked… until it didn’t.
👶 Becoming a Great-Grandfather – Amid the chaos, Ori receives joyful news from his grandson: he’s going to be a great-granddad this summer, bringing light to dark times.
🚨 Gangster Squad Interference – Learn how the elite LAPD Gangster Squad swooped in, saving Ori’s life at the last second and turning the heat up on this case.
⚖️ From Jail Cell to Probation – After a wild ride through courtrooms and sting ops, Ori reveals how he dodged serious prison time and landed probation instead.
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