A Maui doctor convicted of trying to kill his wife could get his conviction thrown out, as the judge agrees to question jurors over possible misconduct — a setback for prosecutors.

• Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for attacking his then-wife Ariel on a hiking trail; his lawyers are now pushing for a new trial.
• The defense claims two jurors made public comments suggesting not everyone believed he meant to kill her, even though the verdict was supposed to be unanimous.
• They also point to an anonymous online claim that someone was texting a juror during deliberations — which, if real, would be misconduct.
• Prosecutors argue the defense hasn't proven its case and that the texting evidence isn't verified.

Outlook: The judge, citing a state Supreme Court ruling, will recall the jurors for questioning at the next hearing to decide whether outside influence tainted the verdict.