Friends Held Fundraiser For Convicted Ex-Councilman Oliver Thomas

Oh, how nice. Was Stan "Pampy" Barre in attendance?

"Join us in the spirit of the season as we gather for unity in the community and to support our friends Oliver and Angelle Thomas," the brunch invitation read in part.

Toward the bottom, in smaller type, was: "Your generous contribution to help sustain the Thomas family will be greatly appreciated. Make checks payable to: Angelle Thomas."

The T-P also reported another interesting tidbit about ole Ollie:

Thomas has gotten word that he will serve his time in Atlanta, in a facility that includes both a high-security penitentiary and a "satellite camp for minimum-security male inmates," according to the Bureau of Prisons' Web site.

Presumably, Thomas will stay in the camp section, although officials said they could not comment.

Maybe the vocal corruption probe critics can become his regular visitors. They can discuss why corruption probes are such a bad idea.