Over 400 people gathered at the state capitol on Saturday to urge Logan County prosecutors to add hate crime charges against the six people charged in connection with the sexual assault and torture of 20-year-old Megan Williams.

The rally, which was coined the National March and Hate Crimes and Racism, was organized by Mailk Shabazz, the founder of Black Lawyers for Justice. Shabazz is also the legal adviser for the Williams family.

"What happened on that day is one of the worst hate crimes that has happened in United States' history, and I'm not backing down," he said.

Williams was found by police at a home in Logan County in early September. She says she was held against her will, sexually assaulted, stabbed and even threatened with death. All six people charged in connection with the incident are white and face charges of kidnapping and sexual assault. Kidnapping carries a possible life sentence.

Hate crime charges have not been filed. Logan County Prosecutor Brian Abraham said the charges would be hard to prove because of a previous "social relationship" with one of the suspects. However, Abraham said the current charges carry stiffer penalties.

The Charleston woman attended the march and thanked those in attendance for the support. Her mother, Carmen Williams, also spoke to the crowd. "I thank the Lord for how he has allowed us to see another day." she said.

Black church leaders in Charleston spoke out against the march earlier this week, saying Shabazz had ulterior motives and was using the march to draw attention to himself. On Saturday, Shabazz told the crowd, "Hate crimes, that's the issue here. This is a national march against hate crimes and racism and the focus is on the case and the cause of Megan Williams."

The rally was also used as a way to raise money for her medical expenses and future education plans.