is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of david latham. this happened two years ago. 10 on your side's deanna leblanc is looking into this new development. edington for nine million dollars. this, is on top of the criminal charge he's already facing in david latham's death. david latham's family maintains - they called police for help in june of 2014. they say the 35-year-old was having a mental episode - and they wanted an ambulance to take him to the hospital. when 25-year-old officer michael edington showed up - latham had a knife. edington, who had never used his gun on duty, shot latham in the doorway of the home. medical paperwork says he was shot 8 times - twice death. suit - they total their damages at nine million dollars . (page 2 paragraph 5) the family alleges that despite having a knife, latham never acted aggressively toward edington (page 3 paragarphy 8) and that the "excessive and unreasonable use of deadly force ... was the result of ... recklesness. though it hasn't been made clear who will represent edington in this new

our nadeen yanes has been following the case since the night david latham was killed by officer michael edington nearly two years ago. today she spoke exclusively to the man representing the family )s demands. she has that story - new at 5 . it )s a 9 million dollar civil slap -- against michael edington. dollar civil slap -- against michael edington. the norfolk police officer charged with shooting and killing 35 year old david latham -- back on june 6 2014. the night -- 376889 oh my god this mother watched her son die. 376889 3:25 all i heard was boom boom boom butted 8:16 they shot him like a dog audrey latham told us back then she called police for help --hoping they could take david - who was mentally ill -- to the hospital. police say when they got to the norfolk home though -- latham was holding a knife and threatening officers. forcing edington to shoot. but one year later -- edington was indicted in david s death charged with manslaughter. and tonight -- while he waits for criminal trial to begin. he gets slapped with this lawsuit -- which in part says edington s "excessive and

his family -- who watched latham die -- told a different story. the lawsuit says edington s quote "excessive and unreasonable use of deadly force -- was the result of errors and recklessness." -- end quote the latham family attorney -- spoke exclusively to newschannel 3 about the lawsuit. ( (15:49 we think this was a tragedy that didnt have to happen so the family is looking for justice whatever is available both in the criminal system but the civil justice system as well in response to the lawsuit -- edington )s attorney -- released this statment -- saying quote " it was a tragedy for the latham family but it was a tragedy for edington as well. it was never his desire to fire that gun, he only made that decision because he believed his life and the life of others was being threatened. -- end quote. the last three suspects wanted in connection with the portsmouth murder of a 17 year old have been arrested in georgia. britt, andre keel, and jalon trotter early this morning. they say all three were hiding out in atlanta. investigation showed that br

two years ago, edington shot and killed latham. latham's family says he was having a mental episode, and they only wanted help getting him to the hospital. police say latham threatened them with a knife. edington is awaiting trial on manslaughter charges. tomorrow, jesse matthew junior is expected to plead guilty in the deaths of two virginia college students. 10 on your side will be in albemarle county for his court appearance. prosecutors say he will accept a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. he faces murder charges in the deaths of 18-year-old u-v-a student hannah graham and 20-year-old virginia tech student morgan harrington. harrington's mother, gil, says even though she agreement, she's satisfied. (gil harrington/ morgan harrington's mother) and to anticipate another year of motion hearings and then a long trial was daunting for us. we, you don't get over your daughter being murdered but you can get past it and we want to do that. matthew is already serving life in prison-- for a sexual assault in fairfax county. look for

david latham in 2014. carrington has been charged with manslaughter - his trial is set for later this year. but now, latham's family is also fighting for damages. 10 on your side's deanna leblanc is here with the details. this is new - there are already criminal charges against officer edington - that is set to move forward to trial in september. now - he's also facing a civil lawsuit from the victim's family. according to court papers - they want 9- million-dollars for what they say the have suffered in the year and a half since his death. the shooting happened at this home on west 30th street in june of 2014. latham's family called police for help. they say he was suffering from a mental illness and they wanted help getting him emergency psychiatric care. police say when they arrived, latham was holding a knife. court documents show edington shot latham in the entryway of the home several times. latham may not have an attorney yet in this new lawsuit - but i did reach out to the lawyer fighting his crimi

he shot latham after police say he threatened them with a knife. latham's family says he was having a mental episode, and they only wanted help to get him to the hospital. officer edington is awaiting trial on manslaughter charges in the case. we now know more about the woman who died in a fire in norfolk, friday. family members say it was 65-year-old claudia ridley. she died in a massive house fire kingston avenue, in ocean view. looking for the cause. ridley's family says in her last moments she was a hero. she saved her roommate and her roommate's two children, but didn't make out of the burning home. editor: assist/6p norf kingston ave fire/c1 5:00 - 5:27 roylen ridley "my sister woke them up. they the baby the toddler that was 2 years old and they got to the window the 13 year old went out first then she with the baby in her arms tried to get out the window to jump and she lost her balance and she fell." the roommate and the two children were treated at the hospital and released. ridley's family is now planning her funeral. if you'd more infor

the norfolk police officer charged with shooting and killing 35 year old david latham -- back on june 6 2014. the night -- 376889 oh my god this mother watched her son die.

he shot latham after police say he threatened them with a knife. latham's family says he was having a mental episode, and they him to the hospital. officer edington is awaiting trial on manslaughter charges in the case. we now know more about the woman who died in a fire in norfolk friday. family members say it was 65-year-old claudia ridley. she died in a massive house fire kingston avenue, in ocean view. firefighters are still looking for the cause. ridley's family says in her last moments she was a hero. she saved her roommate and her roommate's two children, but didn't make out of the burning home. roylen ridley "my sister woke them up. they were asleep and they got up the son that was 13 and then they grabbed the baby the toddler that was 2 years old and they got to the window the 13 year old went out first then she with the baby in her arms tried to get out the window to jump and she lost her balance and she fell." the roommate and the two the hospital and released. ridley's family is now planning her funeral. if you'd more information about

officer eddington fired his service weapon at least eight times, shooting latham in the back twice. a special grand jury brought charges last summer. tom: a quick time saver traffic alert or tonight. the eastbound downtown tunnel will be close starting at 8:00. it will reopen by 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. your alternates are the midtown tunnel in the jordan bridge. nicole: next at 6:00, remembering a life lost. loved ones morning the victim of a fire in oceanview. tom: the place to check for election results tonight is wavy.com. >> from the station on your side, you are watching wavy news at 6:00. nicole: a difficult loss in a disastrous fire. tom: most belongings can be bupeople cannot. 65-year-old claudia ridley died in this fire on kingston avenue. investigators are looking for a cause. loved ones are remembering a woman he says wrister own life to save others. brandi cummings as the story. brandi: we have covered this tragic story for nearly a week. you heard from neighbors who called the victim grandma, but never said her name. we are hearing from claudia ridley's brother. but i was h

. >> finally, pauline latham. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my constituent jackie has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. she has shown courage in her fight against the disease but unfortunately jackie did not get the support or compassion of her employer who wanted to dismiss her through capability procedures. >> shocking. >> now her former partner, andy bradley is trying to get the house they own together repossessed leaving her homeless while dying. would the prime minister agree with me that we require better protection for working people who are diagnosed with a terminal illness? will he join with me and jackie in supporting the changes as outlined in the dying to work campaign? >> i think the point my right honourable friend makes are absolutely right. i will look very carefully at the case she raises. the truth in all of these things, as well as having clear rules you also need organizations, whether it is employers, whether it's housing associations or landlords or indeed trade unions to act with genuine compassion. to act with

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. >> finally, pauline latham. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my constituent jackie has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. she has shown courage in her fight against the disease but unfortunately jackie did not get the support or compassion of her employer who wanted to dismiss her through capability procedures. >> shocking. >> now her former partner, andy bradley is trying to get the house they own together repossessed leaving her homeless while dying. would the prime minister agree with me that we require better protection for working people who are diagnosed with a terminal illness? will he join with me and jackie in supporting the changes as outlined in the dying to work campaign? >> i think the point my right honourable friend makes are absolutely right. i will look very carefully at the case she raises. the truth in all of these things, as well as having clear rules you also need organizations, whether it is employers, whether it's housing associations or landlords or indeed tradeon

. >> finally, pauline latham. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my constituent jackie has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. she has shown courage in her fight against the disease but unfortunately jackie did not get the support or compassion of her employer who wanted to dismiss her through capability procedures. >> shocking. >> now her former partner, andy bradley is trying to get the house they own together repossessed leaving her homeless while dying. would the prime minister agree with me that we require better protection for working people who are diagnosed with a terminal illness? will he join with me and jackie in supporting the changes as outlined in the dying to work campaign? >> i think the point my right honourable friend makes are absolutely right. i will look very carefully at the case she raises. the truth in all of these things, as well as having clear rules you also need organizations, whether it is employers, whether it's housing associations or landlords or indeed trade unions to act with genuine compassion. to act with