Mike Miske faces four charges related to murder, kidnapping and racketeering that could have resulted in capital punishment.

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.

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.

A co-defendant described a new twist in the prosecution of the Honolulu businessman -- an alleged murder attempt on a local union leader.

The charges filed last week against Tricia Ann Castro were the first to target a professional accused of aiding the Honolulu business owner in concealing his alleged criminal activities.

As trial for Michael Miske Jr. approaches in September, more people involved in myriad crimes he's alleged to have masterminded are expected to cooperate with federal prosecutors.

A small cell, limited visits and few phone calls are making it difficult for Mike Miske to prepare for trial in what could be a death penalty case, his attorneys say.

Defendants ask the court how they're supposed to review gigabytes of digital evidence without special access to prison computers.

Ashlin Akau said she was recruited by a Miske associate to take part in the attack on the Ginza Night Club.

The alleged crime boss had owned the fishing vessel for years but transferred it to a company controlled by the widow of his dead son as federal investigators closed in.