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

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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 hasWe 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.-- --- --PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.comListen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy