Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during cliffside hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter

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Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attempted manslaughter by a jury in Honolulu.
The conviction stems from a March 2025 incident where Konig allegedly assaulted his wife, Arielle Konig, on a hiking trail.
Arielle Konig testified that her husband attacked her with a syringe and a rock, intending to push her off a cliff.
Witnesses corroborated Arielle Konig's account, and her son, Emile Konig, testified that his father confessed to the attempted murder.
Gerhardt Konig claimed self-defense during his testimony, stating his wife grabbed his wrists and hit him with a rock.
The defense plans to appeal the verdict, citing issues with the judge's rulings.
The conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years, while the original charge of second-degree attempted murder could have resulted in life in prison.

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