The Maui doctor made his initial appearance in Honolulu District Court this morning after he was charged Wednesday with second-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill his 36-year-old wife.

District Judge Kristine Yoo confirmed bail for Gerhard Konig at $5 million.

Konig, 46, was allegedly spotted Monday morning beating a woman in the head with a rock at the Pali Puka hiking trail.

The woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The defendant was ordered to appear in person for a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday at district court.

Konig is represented by private attorneys Thomas Otake and Manta Dircks, who objected to media presence in the courtroom.