Maui doctor accused of trying to murder wife takes stand, claims self-defense

A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense Thursday.    Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig is charged with second-degree attempted murder, accused of trying to push his wife, Arielle Konig, off a cliff during a hike in … Read more

Quadruple amputee cornhole player acted in self-defense when shooting car passenger, lawyer says

LA PLATA, Md. — A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a passenger in his car during a heated argument, his attorney said Wednesday. Dayton James Webber, 27, appeared in Charles County District Court via videoconference for the bail review Wednesday, where Judge Patrick Devine noted that he … Read more

‘Reacher’ star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense in neighbor altercation, police say

“Reacher” series star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense during an altercation with a Tennessee neighbor, which was recorded on video, according to police. Video of the incident was first reported on by TMZ on Sunday and appears to show Ritchson punching a man in a blue shirt in the torso while he was on the … Read more