The Miske Case Has Become One Of The Most Complex Prosecutions In The Country 0 Defense attorneys are preparing a major attack against a prosecution case that has amassed more than 2 million documents.
In the realm of sports, it’s often said the best defense is a good offense.
Now attorneys representing former Honolulu business owner Michael John Miske Jr. have served notice they intend to follow that playbook and go on the offensive when his case goes to trial next year.
Miske is accused of controlling and directing a long-running and violent racketeering conspiracy that engaged in a wide range of criminal activities, including murder and murder-for-hire, kidnapping, arson, armed robbery, drug trafficking, fraud and money laundering.
The trial of Miske and seven remaining defendants is scheduled to begin in April and last several months.
Miske’s legal team, headed by co-counsel Thomas Otake and Lynn Panagakos, have clearly signaled they intend to come out swinging.
