John B. Stancil, a member of the Miske Enterprise, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Derrick K. Watson in Honolulu, following Stancil's guilty plea on January 22, 2024. He admitted to participating in various criminal activities under the Miske Enterprise, including murder-for-hire and chemical weapon attacks.

Stancil acknowledged his involvement in chemical attacks on two nightclubs in Honolulu in March 2017, using chloropicrin as directed by Michael J. Miske. Additionally, he participated in a murder-for-hire plot targeting an individual believed to be cooperating with law enforcement and acted as a getaway driver for multiple assaults orchestrated by the enterprise.

Judge Watson remarked that Stancil was "among the most culpable" members of the group and highlighted his role as one of Miske’s "key confidantes and lieutenants." The judge expressed that Stancil deserved a harsher sentence than what statutory limits allowed.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson stated, “Today’s sentence represents the culmination of years of tireless, dogged, skilled, and innovative work on the part of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii and our outstanding law enforcement partners.” He emphasized their commitment to prosecuting those who threaten public safety.

David Porter from FBI Honolulu described Stancil as "a key member" involved in serious crimes such as murder-for-hire and robbery. Adam Jobes from IRS Criminal Investigation highlighted how organized crime endangers lives for financial gain. HSI Special Agent Lucy Cabral-DeArmas reiterated their dedication to combating organized crime through collaborative efforts.

The investigation into the Miske Enterprise was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) initiative aimed at dismantling high-level criminal organizations threatening national security.

This case involved numerous agencies including the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, EPA's Criminal Investigation Division, ATF, and others with support from local entities like the Honolulu Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark Inciong, Michael Nammar, KeAupuni Akina, and Aislinn Affinito led the prosecution against Stancil and other defendants linked to this extensive criminal network.