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Ian Lind

Ian Lind is an award-winning investigative reporter and columnist who has been blogging daily for more than 20 years. He has also worked as a newsletter publisher, public interest advocate and lobbyist for Common Cause in Hawaii, peace educator, and legislative staffer. Lind is a lifelong resident of the islands. Read his blog here. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views.
The Miske Trial: Muscle And Money David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Miske Trial: Muscle And Money

Importing and selling illegal fireworks in Hawaii made millions of dollars for Mike Miske, a witness testified last week.

The Miske Trial: A Honolulu Used Car Dealer Gets Roughed Up Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The Miske Trial: A Honolulu Used Car Dealer Gets Roughed Up

Testimony continues in the organized crime and murder trial of Honolulu businessman Mike Miske with government witnesses describing violent behavior by the alleged crime boss.

A Bar Fight Could Cost A Former Miske Co-Defendant His Kaneohe Home Screenshot/2024

A Bar Fight Could Cost A Former Miske Co-Defendant His Kaneohe Home

A federal judge who reviewed a video of the fight says there is no doubt that Michael Buntenbah attacked a man in a bar in January, violating the conditions of his bail.

Former Miske Co-Defendant Is Back In Federal Custody After A Waikiki Brawl Courtesy: SBBL Law

Former Miske Co-Defendant Is Back In Federal Custody After A Waikiki Brawl

Meanwhile, Michael Miske's federal trial was postponed for a week because a juror is sick.

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal

Opening statements in the high-profile case are expected to begin Monday in federal court in Honolulu.

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal

Delia Fabro-Miske's agreement with prosecutors leaves only two defendants in the federal trial as jury selection continues.

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List

Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.

Plea Deal By Miske’s Ex-Business Partner Leaves Only 3 Defendants In Upcoming Trial Honolulu Liquor Commission

Plea Deal By Miske’s Ex-Business Partner Leaves Only 3 Defendants In Upcoming Trial

Jason Yokoyama's sudden flip so close to the trial could explain why attorneys for the remaining defendants failed to file an expected joint trial memo.

The Miske Files: An Officer Gets Caught In The Crossfire Hawaii News Now/2020

The Miske Files: An Officer Gets Caught In The Crossfire

The feds were investigating Mike Miske and the Kealohas at the same time. Sgt. Al Lee ended up in the middle of both.