Abramoff 'learning the pizza business' in Baltimore

Ron Rosenbluth, owner of Tov Pizza in Baltimore, confirmed Wednesday morning that disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff has joined his staff. 

Abramoff, who started Monday, was released from a minimum-security federal prison in Western Maryland two weeks ago. He now resides at a halfway house in Baltimore. 

"He'll be working 40 hours per week, though ultimately the halfway house determines his schedule," said Rosenbluth. "He'll follow me day-to-day and help with all aspects of the business." 

Rosenbluth added that Abramoff — former owner of two D.C.-area restaurants — would be involved in the pizzeria's marketing effort. Tov produces what it calls "Baltimore's Best Kosher Pizza." 

Abramoff was jailed in 2006 for fraud and tax evasion in a wide-ranging corruption scandal. He will complete his 48-month sentence on Dec. 4.