Overview
- Chief Chris Egan terminated Furman for cause, the mayor confirmed, while the union plans a grievance after Furman’s attorney said they received no notice.
- The city settled Drakkar Williams’ lawsuit in December over a July 2024 traffic stop where Williams was repeatedly tased, according to court records.
- WXYZ reports the settlement totaled $1 million and was paid by the city’s insurer, which notified officials it will drop coverage in April.
- Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Furman with misconduct in office, felonious assault, and assault and battery, and the case was bound over for an April trial; Furman has pleaded not guilty.
- Furman also faces charges tied to an April 2024 stop involving Alica Cook and a 2021 chase captured on body camera, while at least two other lawsuits against the city remain pending.