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Organizers of candlelight vigil for George Floyd say they’re facing political pressure ahead of event
Jeff Pack
Staff WriterOn the heels of a protest held at the Temecula Duck Pond on Saturday, which was deemed an “unlawful gathering,” and another on Sunday, the executive board of the Temecula Valley Democrats (TVD) Chartered Club says they are facing “political pressure” from local politicians regarding the event. “It has come to the attention of the Temecula Valley Democrats Executive Board that any violence or destructive action taken by attendees of our candlelight vigil to Honor George Floyd at the Temecula City Hall this evening will be blamed squarely and publicly on the Temecula Valley Democrats organization,” the organization said in a statement provided to Valley News. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday,