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The Miske Case: An Insider Pleads Guilty And Is Cooperating With The Feds Hawaii News Now/2020

The Miske Case: An Insider Pleads Guilty And Is Cooperating With The Feds

Jacob Smith’s plea agreement details violence and criminal operations he says were carried out under orders from longtime Honolulu businessman Michael Miske.

Honolulu Police Arrest Miske Witness On Gun And Drug Charges Hawaii News Now

Honolulu Police Arrest Miske Witness On Gun And Drug Charges

Lindsey Kinney says the alleged crime boss tried to kill him after he refused to carry out a hit against Jonathan Fraser.

Honolulu Prosecutor Candidate Has Been On Both Sides Of Alleged Crime Boss Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Honolulu Prosecutor Candidate Has Been On Both Sides Of Alleged Crime Boss

Megan Kau worked to help recover Michael Miske’s boat, the Painkiller, that federal authorities said was used to dispose of the body of Jonathan Fraser.

‘So Unusual And Complex’: Judge Delays Trial For Alleged Crime Boss Hawaii News Now/2020

‘So Unusual And Complex’: Judge Delays Trial For Alleged Crime Boss

Michael Miske, who faces a possible death sentence, has been accused of racketeering, murder and drug trafficking along with several of his co-defendants.

From Early On, Miske Was On The Path To A Life Of Crime John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

From Early On, Miske Was On The Path To A Life Of Crime

The accused Honolulu crime boss is now at the center of a major federal public corruption case.

Accused Crime Boss Michael Miske Will Remain Behind Bars Hawaii News Now/2020

Accused Crime Boss Michael Miske Will Remain Behind Bars

A federal prosecutor described Miske as one of the most dangerous defendants he has ever prosecuted.

‘A Heart Of Gold’: The Other Side Of Accused Crime Boss Michael Miske Cory Lum/Civil Beat

‘A Heart Of Gold’: The Other Side Of Accused Crime Boss Michael Miske

The Hawaii businessman charged with racketeering and murder convinced several people to write letters on his behalf so that he can get out on bail while awaiting trial.

Alleged Oahu Crime Boss’ Nightclub Was A Popular Place For Political Fundraisers Screenshot/Hawaii News Now

Alleged Oahu Crime Boss’ Nightclub Was A Popular Place For Political Fundraisers

M Nightclub had a reputation as a rough place but political office-seekers didn’t seem to mind.

Oahu’s Alleged Mob Boss Has A Well-Documented Life Of Crime And Violence Hawaii News Now/2020

Oahu’s Alleged Mob Boss Has A Well-Documented Life Of Crime And Violence

Michael Miske Jr. is at the center of a federal organized crime probe that could potentially bring him the death penalty.

Federal Prosecutors Bring Death Penalty Case Against Alleged Oahu Crime Boss Hawaii News Now/2020

Federal Prosecutors Bring Death Penalty Case Against Alleged Oahu Crime Boss

Honolulu businessman Mike Miske faces murder and kidnapping charges for the death of a young Hawaii Kai man who disappeared in July 2016.