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Judge Denies New Trial for Maui Doctor Gerhardt Konig

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:38 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Circuit Court Judge Paul Wong denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig.
A jury convicted Konig of attempted manslaughter in April.
Judge Wong re-interviewed jurors, who all denied any outside discussion of the case.
The defense announced it will appeal the denial of a new trial.
Konig’s sentencing is set for Jan. 8, 2027, with a possible 20-year term.

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U.S. Circuit Court Judge Paul Wong denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig.
A jury convicted Konig of attempted manslaughter in April.
Judge Wong re-interviewed jurors, who all denied any outside discussion of the case.
The defense announced it will appeal the denial of a new trial.
Konig’s sentencing is set for Jan. 8, 2027, with a possible 20-year term.