We saw this quote (which says "Martin" when it's apparently referring to Krop) repeated countless times in the media by supporters of Martin before it was reported that he was actually suspended for having a marijuana pipe and an empty (?) baggie of marijuana.
First, I think his pipe and baggie are irrelevant to the Zimmerman shooting.
However, what's not irrelevant is that his principal or a teacher lied to the press, trying to paint Martin in a positive light. No, Dr. Krop, Marting wasn't suspended for being in an unathorized area. When you were quoted, people on FR said 'nonsense.' He was suspended because of the 'zero tolerance' rule on drug gear like the pipe.
Why did Dr. Krop feel the need to lie to the press and to polish Trayvon Marin's image over something that wasn't relevant to the shooting?
I think you misread. The way I read it is Dr. Krop is the name of the school. The Martin quoted is the dad. It could simply be his locker and bag were searched after he was busted for being in an unauthorized area.
Martin had been suspended for tardiness, but that is not what he was last suspended for. I can easily see the confusion.
Simple. He's denying there's drug use in his school. Can't have that getting out, don'cha know.