Sources: Thomas Jr. considering plea, resignation

The D.C. councilman accused of stealing city funds meant for youth baseball programs is negotiating a deal with federal prosecutors and has told political allies he plans to resign his council seat, according to multiple sources. Ward 5 Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. has advised his staff to look for other jobs, a source with knowledge of the criminal investigation has told The Washington Examiner. The deal, according to the source, includes jail time.

A law enforcement official who agreed to speak on background said a plea agreement could come as early as the end of the week but there were many moving parts to the negotiations.