Arielle initially thought he was joking but quickly understood thathe was trying to put her life in danger.
I quickly realized he was seriously trying to make me fall off the cliff, she said.
The doctor allegedly turned violent and began striking her head with a rock.
He allegedly bashed her face into the ground and tried toinject her with an unknown substance.
But Arielle managed to grab the injection and throw it away during the struggle.
Her accused husband, meanwhile, fled the scene.
Since then, he has attempted to control and monitor all my communications, she alleged in the petition.
She also revealed that they had both been going for therapy, individually and as a couple.
Furthermore, Arielle accused Gerhardt of assaulting her for months prior to the attack.
The alleged victim ran towards them, screaming, He is trying to k*ll me.
He is hitting me in the head with a rock.
One of the hikers proceeded to call 911.
First responders arrived at the scene, and Arielle was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.
He was taken into police custody and is currently facing charges in connection with the incident.
His bail was set at $5 million.
We have been made aware of the allegations against Gerhardt Konig, MD, a representative toldCNN.
Dr. Konigs medical staff privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been suspended pending investigation.
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