Doctor Denied New Trial in Wife's Attack Case

A judge in Hawaii has denied a new trial for Dr. Gerhardt Konig, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter. He was accused of attacking his wife, Arielle Konig, on the Pali Puka Trail on Oahu on March 24, 2025.

Defense attorneys had sought a new trial, citing concerns that a juror may have communicated during deliberations with an individual watching a livestream of the proceedings. The anonymous comment suggested a juror was deliberating on the attempted manslaughter charge.

However, Judge Paul B.K. Wong stated there was no evidence of outside influence on the jurors. He noted that all jurors testified that they did not discuss deliberations with anyone outside the room. The verdict was deemed unanimous and impartial.

Konig, an anesthesiologist, had pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder. The jury convicted him of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance. He has been in custody since his arrest.

Konig's sentencing was initially scheduled for August 2025 but was postponed. His sentencing has now been rescheduled for January 8, 2027. The attempted manslaughter charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Arielle Konig filed for divorce in May 2025, seeking full custody of their two young children.