PHOTOS: Vigil for Mahsa Amini

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The area’s Persian community turned out in full force to honor the life of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died Sept. 16 as a result of police brutality in Tehran. Hundreds of people, mostly women, packed West Hollywood Park to attend the vigil planned by the Iranian American Women Foundation. WeHo Mayor Pro Tem Sepi Shyne, one of the event’s chief organizers, gave stirring remarks during her opening speech.

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2 years ago

This was a noble gesture however it is offensive that Sepi Shyne chose this occasion to shine the light on herself instead of the plight of many. Ms. Shyne, you are a clever opportunistic but neither ethical nor credible.