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Awaiting decisionHawaii v. Konig
Will Dr. Konig get a new trial over alleged juror misconduct?
Where the case stands
Juror questioning underway: on Sept. 11, 2026, nine jurors told Judge Paul Wong they were unaware of any juror discussing deliberations or the verdict with outsiders; the judge limited questioning to outside contact and has not ruled on the new-trial motion.
Background
Maui anesthesiologist convicted of trying to kill his wife on the Pali lookout trail — allegedly attempting to push her off a cliff and attacking her with a rock and syringes. Nationally covered since March 2025.
Charges
- Tried for attempted second-degree murder
- Convicted April 2026 of the lesser included attempted manslaughter (extreme mental/emotional disturbance); jailed without bail; sentencing not yet held
The arguments
Prosecution/State: The verdict was unanimous and lawful; jury deliberations are legally off-limits to impeachment, and the proffered social-media evidence has authenticity problems.
Defense: Jurors misunderstood the instructions and publicly said so, and improper outside contact tainted deliberations — requiring a new trial.
The record
- Juror media statements. Post-verdict interviews in which two jurors reportedly said they did not believe Konig intended to kill his wife.
- Deliberation-period communications. Defense-proffered evidence that a juror texted/posted during deliberations; State disputes authenticity.
The line-setting read at the time this market opened
Coverage notes recalling an entire jury for questioning is an unusual step; the State leans on the no-impeachment rule, historically a high wall.
Awaiting decision — Three remaining jurors return Sept. 18, 2026 to answer the same questions; Judge Wong rules on the new-trial motion after questioning concludes. The ruling is posted here, and on the board, the moment it's confirmed by two or more independent news organizations.
Sources
- Hawaii News Now — judge to question jurors (Aug. 15, 2026)
- Hawaii News Now — jurors ordered back to court
- CNN — Konig post-trial fight (Aug. 14, 2026)
- Star-Advertiser — State opposes new trial (July 20, 2026)
- Court TV — judge will order jurors to return
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