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Federal prosecutors have charged Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. with felony counts of theft and filing false tax returns. All week, rumors built that Thomas’ lawyers were negotiating a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which would have Thomas resign his seat and go to prison in exchange for a shorter sentence. Even so, his Facebook wall has been filled with positive messages from supporters.
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