DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — The criminal case against a controversial Melvindale police lieutenant accused of multiple felonies was bound over for trial Monday.

The charges stem from three separate police incidents involving Lieutenant Matthew Furman that investigations by 7 News Detroit first revealed.

The first incident, occurring during the summer 2024, involved Drakkar Williams, a man Furman stopped for driving around traffic barricades.

Williams’ license was suspended and his vehicle was not insured.After Williams refused to provide his name, Furman moved to arrest him.

While his partner held Williams outside the car, Furman began to use his Taser on him repeatedly.

Prosecutors say Furman kicked Williams in the leg and deployed his taser again, striking him in the back.

Williams to

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