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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.

Take a look here:

  1. “
    Be ever strong, Tommy, and the strong will ever stand with you. One door closes, another one opens. One chapter ends. A new one BEGINS! Peace
    Edward Sargent
    Thu, Jan 05 2012 00:57:41

  2. “
    You are a soldier in God’s army and you can handle whatever you haue to! Jus sendiing my love and prayers from Baltmore! We all fall short! Take care!
    Donna Coleman
    Wed, Jan 04 2012 22:07:12

  3. “
    keep your head up.
    Saba Hassan
    Wed, Jan 04 2012 20:49:06

  4. “
    GOD has smiled on you and your family! He has set you free. Keep the faith!
    C’Me Becks
    Wed, Jan 04 2012 18:32:43

  5. “
    Put God first in this situation and do not let the devil defeat you of these circumstances.

    Raku Robinson
    Wed, Jan 04 2012 18:18:13

  6. “
    Stay Strong…
    Mark Collins
    Wed, Jan 04 2012 18:11:38

  7. “
    Praying for Harry and his Family. God Bless You Harry!
    Guy Durant

    Wed, Jan 04 2012 16:21:54

  8. “
    Councilman Thomas, please don’t step down!
    Linda Alexander

    Tue, Jan 03 2012 23:25:10

  9. “
    Double Brother Thomas, may you be forever blessed and may you and the family have all of the good things that life has to bring…bp
    William Powell

    Mon, Jan 02 2012 11:14:10