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Hawaii doctor claims self-defense in attempted murder trial

Accused of trying to kill his wife, Gerhardt Konig took the stand in his own defense and says his wife tried to push him from a hiking trail. Prosecutors pushed back in cross examination, describing a deliberate attack. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here’s the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #Hawaii #Trial #Court

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@ellenkelley5353 says:

Just look at his face. Those crocodile tears are phony and do nothing to cover up the evil within him. SHE was the one engaged in self defense.

@blaiseaimee7098 says:

Konig is a true psychopath. He better get life behind bars or I could see him trying this again with his ex-wife and children.

@izzyxblades says:

The strangers saw him attack her, it was not self defense. Their son also testified

@jasestrickland1704 says:

I’m from Oahu. Born, raised and live here. Nobody here believes him. He went on the hike with syringes. For what reason?

@Skidboo says:

I was not mad, I was upset.. this guy is creepy.

@TheHawk_flies says:

This guy's notion of rock and roll is just bad.

@MikeEdwardsCastleNY says:

GIRLIE BOSS POWER NONSENSE 😂😅

@MikeEdwardsCastleNY says:

SHE HIRED A HIT MAN😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@duaneboxwell9137 says:

Why was his wife attacking him on a cliff? She needs to attack in a safer place.

@justcheryl5568 says:

Your a successful doctor. Can you not hire a divorce lawyer and get a good settlement like a normal person.

@robertcornelius3514 says:

Self defense.

@royfreeman-gz5od says:

Never take the stand

@Novasquad77 says:

The judge shouod dismiss the case as long as the good doctor promises he won’t try to bash her head in again

@mechanicalholics says:

Weak dude.self defense. She looks so intimidating.

@Icureditwithmybrain says:

Son against him plus he appears to be very emotional = guilty

@jimhuynh1020 says:

His life as doctor was instantly wiped out by his own action. He should ask himself if it was worth it. The new chapter of his life is rotting behind bar. WINNER OF DARWIN AWARD.

@PLEASE-SUB5CRIBE says:

THIS YT ON YT CRIME IS GETTING CRAZY

@TheHypnotstCollector says:

Despite the claims of fesbians and unicorns, the boys are stronger than girls. So when a guy, like this putz, says his drop dead beautiful wife was beating him up (not off) well, you will suffer for the insult to her and to yourself. What a shameless insult and attempt to evade the crime. tsk tsk. PS his son testified against him.

@KneeCoal93 says:

Right when I clicked on this video, I immediately feel that this guy is full of crap.

@Takeaway2026 says:

He should have filed for divorce the when he caught her and her boyfriend stealing his money.

@keenanreese5301 says:

So , he was afraid of a woman who is half as strong as him?
He just signed off on a life insurance policy. Lol

@peggydavis2650 says:

Will we ever know for sure……they both lie

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