The parents of Trayvon Martin came to the Bay area on Wednesday to take part in a town hall meeting focused on the controversial 'Stand Your Ground Law'.
Martin's parents were in Tampa for a town hall meeting held by the National Bar Association at the historic Beulah Baptist Church near downtown. The noon meeting was billed as 'Stand Your Ground for Justice'.
Hundreds attended the discussion, pushing for the repeal of the controversial Stand Your Ground Law and taking advantage of the chance to see Martin's parents in person.
Pastor W. James Favorite, Trayvon Martin's parents -- Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin -- and their attorneys attended the service, reminding Tampa area youth and the community of responsibilities during an emotionally charged time.
"They have to take every precaution to present themselves in a very open and honest manner,'' Favorite said. "Any misunderstanding could lead folk in the wrong direction and we don't want that to happen."
The pastor added the service was also in response to fringe groups trying to create chaos out of the Trayvon Martin case.
Martin's parents did not speak at the town hall, but their attorney, Benjamin Crump, addressed the gathered crowd.
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George Zimmerman's attorney said his client wanted a face-to-face meeting with Martin's parents, but Crump made it clear the request was too late.
"We believe Zimmerman's request at this time is very self-serving. At this time, it's very self serving, some 50 days later -- the day before his bond hearing.
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