Finite-rank conjecture for atoroidal 3-manifold skein modules

Let $M$ be an oriented atoroidal $3$-manifold, and let $\mathcal{S}_{2,\infty}(M)$ denote its Kauffman bracket skein module. Finite-rank conjecture. The Kauffman bracket skein module $\mathcal{S}_{2,\infty}(M)$ of oriented atoroidal $3$-manifolds has finite rank. This conjecture is presented as a consequence of combining the torsion characterization conjecture with Witten's finite-dimensionality conjecture; the supplied text gives no proof or resolution.