The attorney representing the anesthesiologist accused of attempting to murder his wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii is emphasizing the complexity of the situation as new information about the couple’s relationship emerges.
Gerhardt Konig pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge in a Honolulu courtroom on Monday.
During a statement to the press, defense lawyer Thomas Otake stated, “Dr. Konig’s plea of not guilty today was more than just a procedural step; it was a meaningful rebuttal to the accusation that he intended to harm his wife,” as reported by the Associated Press.
The charges against Gerhardt Konig include attempted second-degree murder for an alleged attempt on his wife’s life during a hike in Hawaii. Konig was apprehended following an extensive search near Pali Highway. (Honolulu Police Department)
In a previous statement to Fox News Digital, an attorney representing the victim said she “is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family,” adding that “she kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.”
Konig obtained his medical license in September 2022, and it remained “valid and in good standing” as of Tuesday, according to Hawaii’s professional vocational licensing website.
Konig has been suspended from his work as an independent contractor at Maui Memorial Medical Center, according to a Maui Health representative.
“Dr. Konig is employed by an independent entity contracted to provide medical services at various medical facilities on Maui, including Maui Memorial Medical Center,” the organization said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Dr. Konig’s medical staff privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been suspended pending investigation. Maui Health takes these concerns and the safety of its patients very seriously and will cooperate with authorities as appropriate.”
Attorneys for both Konig and his wife did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
