His death, which was filmed by bystanders, sparked an unprecedented nation-wide protest movement to address systematic racism and police brutality in the United States.
Police last week saw no reason to open an investigation into the tweet in which Ano Turtiainen mocked George Floyd's death. Now, they have been forced to change their minds.
Thousands of demonstrators massed near the White House lit up their cellphone flashlights and sang along to the 1970s soul tune 'Lean on Me,' before resuming a chorus of anti-police chants.