Melvindale officer arraigned on misconduct charges

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, the first alleged assault happened on July 23, 2021. Authorities said that on that day, Furman joined a pursuit that ended in Dearborn. When the pursuit was over and the suspect was being held on the ground by other officers, Furman allegedly kicked the suspect in the leg and ankle multiple times while he was being placed in handcuffs.