Jack Abarmoff Employed By Pizzeria
By Tias, Gaea News NetworkThursday, June 24, 2010
BALTIMORE (GaeaTimes.com)- Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff has been employed by a pizza company after being released from prison recently. The man who worked closely with the George Bush administration was sent to prison on charges of fraud, tax evasion and bribing of public officials in 2006. He began work at the pizza company on Monday. According to sources he will be working in all areas for Tov Pizza with a special focus on marketing strategies.
The owner of the company, a Jew, said in a statement that he is happy to help a fellow Jew in whatever way he can. He also added that he is happy to see Jack Abramoff get the opportunity to turn around his life in a positive way. Tov pizza is glad to welcome Jeff Abramoff into their team and he is reportedly going to bring in prior experience into the company. He was earlier the owner of a kosher restaurant in Washington DC. Jack Abramoff however has been unavailable for comment as he is still under the authority of Bureau of Prisons.
Jack Abramoff, 51 served 43 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to the charges against him in 2006. After probing into his relationships with a congressman, the investigations on him led to the conviction of a congressman. The lobbyist was found guilty of bribing White House officials with expensive holidays and lavish gifts in exchange of political favors. He was given a 4 year sentence in 2008 in conjunction with the previous charges after he was found guilty of defrauding American Indian tribes and bribing public officials.