Hawaii doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife during hike denied new trial
Summary
Dr. Gerhardt Konig, a Hawaii doctor convicted of trying to kill his wife during a hike, was denied a new trial. A judge found no proof that jurors were influenced by outside information during the trial.Key Facts
- Dr. Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter for attacking his wife during a hike in Hawaii.
- The attack allegedly involved pushing his wife near a cliff and hitting her with a rock multiple times.
- The defense asked for a new trial, claiming a juror might have shared trial details outside the jury.
- Judge Paul B.K. Wong questioned all jurors, who denied discussing the case outside deliberations.
- The judge ruled there was no outside influence on the jury, so the motion for a new trial was denied.
- Konig was convicted of a lesser charge of attempted manslaughter, based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
- His sentencing is scheduled for January 8, 2027, with a maximum possible sentence of 20 years.
- Both Konig and his wife gave differing testimonies during nearly three weeks of trial.
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