What happens when a citizen believes they acted in self-defense — and the state decides otherwise?

In this episode of The Patriot Party, retired U.S. Army Captain Barry Todd joins us to examine the constitutional tension between self-defense rights, prosecutorial discretion, and due process. After serving more than two decades in elite military units, Captain Todd faced serious criminal charges following a self-defense incident that forced him to confront the criminal justice system from the inside.

We explore where the line is drawn between lawful force and criminal liability, how ambiguous statutes and prosecutorial incentives can shape outcomes, and what structural reforms could prevent similar cases in the future. This conversation goes beyond grievance — it focuses on architecture.

As always here at The Patriot Party, our goal is not to tell you what to think — but to help you think clearly, critically, and independently.

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