NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- Two brothers who were members of a gang called "Thug Relations" have been sentenced to life in prison.
Eric and Herbert Pridgen, of Newport News, were convicted by a federal jury in connection with four murders, robbery, and gun charges. Evidence presented at trial showed the gang was responsible for five murders, numerous drug robberies and shootings.
A third gang member, Maurice McClain, was also convicted.
Three other defendants, Douglas Ashby, Robbie Bowles and Antonio Johnson were charged in the same indictment, but pleaded guilty prior to trial.
