- Hawaii anesthesiologist, Gerhardt Konig, has been convicted of the lesser offense of attempted manslaughter for allegedly trying to kill his wife.
- He was found guilty after allegedly attempting to push his wife, Arielle Konig, off a cliff, stab her with a syringe, and strike her with a rock during a hike in Honolulu.
- Prosecutors claimed Konig had planned the attack during a birthday trip, only stopping when two hikers intervened.
- Konig testified he acted in self-defence, asserting his wife attacked him first with a rock, and denied having a syringe.
- The charge, linked to extreme mental or emotional disturbance, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years, with Konig's attorney confirming plans to appeal.
The national domestic abuse helpline offers support for women on 0808 2000 247, or you can visit the Refuge website. There is a dedicated men's advice line on 0808 8010 327. Those in the US can call the domestic violence hotline on 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org
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