The former chief of staff to former D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. pleaded guilty today in federal court to charges that she falsified tax documents in connection with a 2009 inaugural ball.

Former Ward 5 councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. reports to a federal prison camp in Montgomery, Ala. tomorrow to begin a 38-month sentence for stealing District funds. He told The Washington Times about tying up loose ends before heading to jail.

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. could spend nearly four years in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for stealing more than $353,000 from a District program earmarked for youth sports.