Closing arguments expected in trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike

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April 7, 2026
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Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a doctor accused of attempting to kill his wife.

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Closing arguments are expected in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of attempting to murder his wife. Prosecutors allege the doctor attacked his wife on the Pali Puka Trail, pushing her near a cliff edge and beating her with a rock. The trial centers on these accusations of a violent assault during a hike. The outcome will determine the legal consequences for the anesthesiologist regarding the alleged attempted murder.

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