Maui Doctor Denies Attempted Murder Charge in Hawaii

Gerhardt Konig, a former University of Pittsburgh and UPMC anesthesiologist, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly attacking his wife, Arielle Konig, during a hike in Hawaii. On March 24, Konig reportedly tried to push Arielle off a cliff, struck her with a rock, and attempted to inject her with syringes, according to court documents. Arielle sustained serious injuries, prompting her to secure a restraining order, citing a history of escalating abuse. Konig was captured after fleeing the scene and is currently held without bail at Oahu Community Correctional Center. His attorney, Thomas Otake, plans to request bail, emphasizing Konig's clean record and the need to present his side of the story during the trial scheduled for June 9. The couple, married since 2018, had been in therapy before the incident.