John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
Miske Defense Says It Isn’t Getting Key Evidence Against Him
Despite a massive transmission of evidence, an attorney for the accused crime boss says many documents are missing or blacked out, hampering his defense.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
Another Miske Case Defendant Released Pending Trial
Kaulana Freitas is alleged to have been part of a “chemical attack” on a Honolulu nightclub among other charges related to the Miske criminal enterprise.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lawsuit Alleges Inmate Was Killed For ‘Being A Snitch’ In The Miske Case
Suit claims James Borling-Salas gave Honolulu police information about the alleged murder-for-hire of Jonathan Fraser.
Hawaii News Now/2020
Miske Attorneys Ask For Trial To Be Delayed Another Six Months
The attorneys cite the complexity of the case. If granted, the motion would mean a trial two years later than the original date.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
The Miske Case: Former Kaneohe Biker Bar Operator Pleads Guilty
Prosecutors have now lined up at least nine people linked to alleged crime boss Mike Miske as cooperating witnesses.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
One Miske Defendant Gets Out On Bail, Another Ordered To Remain Behind Bars
New developments this week in the complex criminal case against what’s alleged to be a large criminal enterprise operating in Honolulu.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
2 Defendants In Miske Case Want The Court To Let Them Out On Bail
Hearings are set this week on motions to reconsider the judge’s prior decision favoring continued detention.
Hawaii News Now/2020
The Miske Case: Death Penalty Is Off The Table
Mike Miske faces four charges related to murder, kidnapping and racketeering that could have resulted in capital punishment.
FBI/2020
Updated Indictment In Miske Case Includes New Defendants And Details Of Alleged Murder
The kingpin’s daughter-in-law was named as a defendant, along with a business associate alleged to have bought a large fish bag to dispose of a body at sea.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
Miske Case Rocks Stagehand Union After Executive Board Member’s Guilty Plea
Norman Akau pleaded guilty to taking part in the Miske organization last month. Another union member says coworkers plotted with Miske to kill him after a falling out.