Why weren’t TM parents in court for the verdict?
Crump was probably concerned that if GZ was found guilty, the Martin's would jump up and scream, "AWWWW YEEAAAHHH CRACKAS! WE RICH! WE RICH! YEAAAHHHH!"
And this may have reflected poorly on TV.
Official lawyer statement was they were advised not to be present, but who knows what the real reason was...