Even if there are grounds for the government’s conflict claims, Otake’s removal from the case would cause a substantial hardship on Miske’s defense, according to the appeal by Panagakos and Kennedy.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/miske-case-judge-to-decide-if-defense-attorneys-removal-should-stand/

The kidnapping was carried out by two members of the Miske Enterprise, Wayne Miller and Jonah Ortiz, allegedly on Miske’s orders.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/back-behind-bars-miske-co-defendant-faces-new-allegation-of-witness-tampering/