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Ian Lind
![Miske Investigation: Unsealed Affidavit Offers New Clues In Killing Of Son’s Friend](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/02/12100337/230212-dc-Miske-AM-8114-400x267.jpg)
Miske Investigation: Unsealed Affidavit Offers New Clues In Killing Of Son’s Friend
The ex-Honolulu businessman was convicted of murder in connection with the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser, among other charges. His sentencing is set for late November.
![Witness In Miske Case Keeps Getting Beaten In Prison By Crime Boss’s Allies, Lawyer Says](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2020/08/15161442/image1-e1660619939734-400x246.png)
Witness In Miske Case Keeps Getting Beaten In Prison By Crime Boss’s Allies, Lawyer Says
A motion filed last week says there's no place safe in the Federal Detention Center for Jake Smith, but a judge denied releasing him on house arrest until sentencing.
![Where The Jury Found Mike Miske ‘Not Guilty’](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/01/08114056/240108-dc-Miske-Court-2636-400x300.jpg)
Where The Jury Found Mike Miske ‘Not Guilty’
Prosecutors failed to show beyond a reasonable doubt that Miske had paid for the murder of Johnathan Fraser, even though the jury convicted him of other crimes related to Fraser's death.
![The Miske Trial: The Accident That Led To Mike Miske’s Downfall](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-29-at-6.37.00-PM-400x213.png)
The Miske Trial: The Accident That Led To Mike Miske’s Downfall
Prosecutors allege that Mike Miske wrongly blamed Jonathan Fraser for the death of his son, Caleb, and had him killed in retaliation.
![The Miske Trial: Interesting Moments From The Organized Crime Trial](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/01/08114132/240108-dc-Miske-Court-2645-400x300.jpg)
The Miske Trial: Interesting Moments From The Organized Crime Trial
Gifts to planning department officials, forged signatures and other improprieties came out in testimony from a prosecution witness in the sweeping criminal trial.
![The Miske Trial: The Prosecution Rests](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/01/08114050/240108-dc-Miske-Court-2635-400x300.jpg)
The Miske Trial: The Prosecution Rests
One of the most complex criminal cases in Hawaii history has reached a turning point.
![The Miske Trial: Key Cooperating Witness Says Working For Miske Made Him Feel Protected](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/09/28154051/jake-smith-mug-shot-gigapixel-very_compressed-scale-3_00x-400x509.jpg)
The Miske Trial: Key Cooperating Witness Says Working For Miske Made Him Feel Protected
A court heard that Jacob Smith was "on call" to beat targeted victims at Mike Miske's direction.
![The Miske Trial: How An Accused Crime Boss Fooled The State To Get A Motor Vehicle Dealer License](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2020/08/15161442/image1-e1660619939734-400x246.png)
The Miske Trial: How An Accused Crime Boss Fooled The State To Get A Motor Vehicle Dealer License
When he ran into hurdles because of his criminal background, court testimony shows, he simply lied or fabricated a non-existent entity.
![The Miske Trial: Witnesses Describe Bank Transactions](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2021/02/15145208/rachel-dock-400x267.jpg)
The Miske Trial: Witnesses Describe Bank Transactions
"Structuring" can be evidence of a racketeering conspiracy, the first and overarching charge against Mike Miske.