In the criminal world, dying before conviction wipes out charges, and death before sentencing wipes out punishment. In Miske’s case, it erased the jury’s decision to forfeit the $20 million in cash and property.

In the criminal world, dying before conviction wipes out charges, and death before sentencing wipes out punishment. In Miske’s case, it erased the jury’s decision to forfeit the $20 million in cash and property.