A Maui doctor convicted of attempted manslaughter for attacking his wife on a hiking trail has lost his bid for a new trial, a setback for his defense and a win for prosecutors.

• Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attacking his wife while hiking on the Pali Puka Trail last year.
• His lawyers claimed one juror broke court rules by discussing deliberations with an outsider.
• The judge found no evidence of outside influence and denied the retrial request.
• His defense plans to appeal and still expects to win a new trial eventually.

Outlook: Sentencing is set for January 2027, where he faces up to 20 years in prison with the possibility of parole.