Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig took the witness stand in his own defense during his attempted murder trial, testifying that he acted in self-defense when he allegedly attacked his wife on a hiking trail.

Konig is accused of attempting to murder his wife during an incident that occurred on a Hawaii hiking trail last year. Prosecutors allege that he repeatedly struck his wife with a rock during the encounter.

In his testimony, Konig claimed that his actions were justified as self-defense. The doctor's decision to take the stand represents a strategic move by his defense team to directly counter the prosecution's allegations before the jury.

The case centers on the events that transpired during what was supposed to be a routine hiking excursion. The specific circumstances that led to the alleged attack and Konig's claims of self-defense are being scrutinized as the trial continues.

The trial is ongoing as the jury weighs the evidence presented by both the prosecution and defense. Konig faces serious criminal charges that could result in significant prison time if convicted of attempted murder.