Embattled State Rep. Bob Allen is apologizing to anyone who might have taken some comments he made as being racially motivated.
In describing an incident where he was arrested for soliciting prostitution, the representative commented that he was afraid a "stocky black man" was going to rob him.
Some have called for his resignation because of it.
However, speaking before the Brevard NAACP chapter Tuesday night, Allen said the comments were just a description of what happened and were not an attempt to make race an issue.
"Are you ducking into a class warfare, race warfare scenario? Are you trying to pit the two together? If that sensitivity has been crossed that's defiantly something I'd apologize for," Allen said.
"I believe the fair thing to do is to wait for all the facts to be presented. Then take some action or call for any type of resignation on his part. Once we know all the facts of the situation," Bill Gary from the North Brevard NAACP said.
Allen said he is innocent, but said he cannot say what happened at that Titusville Park until he is in court.
Allen's first hearing is set for Monday.