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.
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