Amy Robach

That was a little bit of a shock.

But we did get the verdict eventually.

And the jury foreperson did speak to NBC News, as you pointed out.

But the question next is, when is sentencing and what is he facing now?

Because he did not get the more serious charge of second degree murder.

But now he is looking at a manslaughter charge.

What does that mean for Dr. Gerhart?

Welcome back, everyone.

As we talk about this big verdict that came out of Maui late in the evening on Wednesday.

So as you're waking up, yes, we are learning that Dr. Gerhard Koenig has been found guilty of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.

He is charged or he is now convicted of, yes, trying to kill his wife.

essentially trying to push her off a cliff on a birthday hike last March.

And so, yes, now we are looking at what this man is facing with these charges.

He was looking at a life sentence.

And now he is up to facing 20 years plus at this point.

That is what we're hearing.

And his sentencing date is in August.

But certainly, of course, we are already hearing from the defense.

They are, of course, relieved, I would imagine, that he isn't facing the more serious charge.

But there are steps they are taking now.