HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike on Oahu is now pleading not guilty.
At his arraignment and plea, Gerhardt Konig appeared by video from from OCCC where he’s being held without bail–something his attorney is already fighting.
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“It’s pretty commonplace in attempted murder and murder cases over the last 10 years that some degree of bail would be set. We see no reason why this case would be any different, especially given the fact that Dr. Konig has no prior record,” said Thomas Otake, Konig’s attorney.
Konig has been indicted on attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill his wife, Arielle, while on a hiking trail in Nuuanu last month, which led to an hours-long manhunt for the doctor…