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Doctor convicted of attempted manslaughter of his wife wants a new trial, saying jurors may have been confused
- A birthday hike on Oahu’s scenic Pali Puka trail turned violent when a married couple fought on a ridge, leaving the husband later convicted of attempted manslaughter and the couple heading toward divorce.
- The jury declined to convict him of attempted murder, but several jurors gave post-trial interviews saying they weren’t convinced he intended to kill her — comments that have sparked controversy.
- A judge will question jurors about possible outside communications and decide whether a new trial is needed (which could reopen the case), with a court hearing set for September 11.
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