WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of helping to cover up theft of government money by former D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. is now facing charges.

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Prosecutors filed their case against Marshall Banks on Thursday. He was charged by criminal information, which generally signals a person's intent to plead guilty.

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The 2-page document says Banks received and redistributed grant funds to Thomas, who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $350,000 in government funds earmarked for youth sports and other programs.

Banks is the president of a nonprofit that provides golf programs for youth.

He allegedly gave grant money to Thomas for programs that never happened. A message left for Banks was not immediately returned.

The charge Banks faces carries a maximum of three years imprisonment.

A plea hearing is scheduled for Friday morning.