Former D.C. Councilman Thomas expreses remorse

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Former D.C. Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. seemed resigned and genuinely remorseful as he spoke during his sentencing hearing in federal court Thursday. Speaking for a little more than five minutes, Thomas expressed his regret for what he’d put his family and community through.

“I broke the law,” he said of the $353,500 in city grant money he took for his personal use.

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