Defense Attorney
Coverage of Defense Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig back in court as defense attorney seeks retrial
Gerhardt Konig has returned to court, and jurors for his attempted murder trial are expected to return soon. The Maui doctor was accused of attempting to push his wife Arielle off the Pali in March 2025. He had been found guilty earlier this year of a lesser charge.
- In Palisades fire trial, judge bars evidence of alleged burned Bible and arson threat
A federal judge barred prosecutors from mentioning defendants' alleged Bible burning and threat to burn a sister's home in a Palisades fire trial. The judge expressed concerns that defense questioning suggested no interest in lighting fires.
- In Palisades fire trial, judge bars evidence of alleged burned Bible and arson threat
A federal judge barred prosecutors from presenting evidence of defendants' alleged Bible burning and threat to burn a sister's home in the Palisades fire trial. The judge expressed concerns that defense questioning suggested no interest in fire-related activities.
- Killer punches his OWN defense attorney after being sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder
A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder and punched his own defense attorney after the sentencing. The incident occurred in the courtroom. The man's violent outburst was a shocking reaction to the lengthy prison sentence.
- High-achieving black prosecutor who is US Army veteran called vilest slur by defense attorney over her strict plea deals
A high-achieving Black prosecutor and U.S. Army veteran was subjected to a vile slur by a defense attorney during a dispute over her strict plea deal policies. The incident highlights racial tensions and professional conflicts within the legal system.