When Self-Defense Becomes a Crime: Barry D. Todd’s Stand Your Ground Nightmare

He defended himself—and ended up facing attempted murder charges. Barry D. Todd was a decorated Army veteran, a business owner, and a law-abiding citizen. But in 2014, one violent encounter outside a restaurant turned his life upside down. Though he acted in self-defense, Barry was arrested, charged with attempted murder, and thrown into a justice system that seemed determined to break him. In this gripping episode, Barry shares how one split-second decision became a years-long nightmare—and how he fought to reclaim his freedom, his reputation, and his voice. 🔊 In this episode, you’ll learn: • What really happened the night of the attack • How “stand your ground” laws fail the very people they claim to protect • The emotional and legal toll of being falsely accused • Why Barry believes his story could happen to anyone—and already has We also discuss: • Barry’s military career and how it shaped his mindset • The flawed assumptions behind “guilty until proven innocent” • Race, perception, and the quiet bias within the legal system • Why he wrote Stand Your Ground: One Man’s Self-Defense Nightmare • His advice to anyone facing public judgment or legal injustice 📚 More about Barry D. Todd: Barry is the author of Stand Your Ground, a raw and powerful memoir that exposes how quickly the justice system can turn on you. He is a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and advocate for justice reform.