Deputy Prosecutor Joel Garner tried to take a sharp tone during his cross-examination of pathologist Jonathan Arden yesterday in Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig's attempted murder trial in Honolulu. Arden testified in defense of Konig that his wife's injuries are inconsistent with her testimony about him bashing her in the face with a lava rock, so Garner worked to discredit that testimony during an hour-long cross that focused on Arden's analysis and his propensity for bias. Garner highlighted Arden's TV appearances and questioned him about his work as a paid defense expert.Arden said he doesn't shape his analysis and opinions to fit someone's case. "I tell lots of lawyers that their clients are screwed, and, you know, that's what happens. Sometimes the truth hurts, but that's what they get from me," Arden testified on Wednesday (April 1). "Dr. Arden, your interest in future business encourages you to ignore the facts that are bad for your conclusion. Isn't that right?" Garner asked. "No, not right," Arden answered.In re-direct, Konig's lawyer Thomas Otake tried to emphasize that Arden doesn't need new business. "I apologize for asking this question, but how old are you, Doctor?" Otake asked. "No embarrassment," Arden said. "Seventy — well, this month I'll be 72.""And you mentioned that you're trying to retire, trying to slow down, right?" "Trying, not succeeding so well, but I'm trying," Arden answered. "But do you need more work, Doctor?" Otake asked. "No, I'm turning down plenty of work right now," Arden answered. "You're in a position where you pick and choose the cases you want to work on and the attorneys you want to work with, right?" Otake asked. "Yes," Arden answered. "Are you concerned about getting future business?" Otake asked. "No, I'm not," Arden answered. "As I said, I am currently turning down substantial number of cases that come to me," Arden answered. Otake asked, "Is it a goal of your wife and yourself to slow down and enjoy yourself a little more?" 'Yes," Arden answered. "Spend time with family, correct?" Otake asked. "Correct," Arden answered. In redirect, Garner displayed his obvious edge over prosecutors in mainland states who similarly try to discredit defense experts. "Doctor, Hawaii is a good place to slow down with your wife, right?" Garner asked. "You're talking about living here?" Arden said. "Visiting," Garner said. "Visiting Hawaii is wonderful," Arden said. Testimony resumes today (Thursday, April 2) at 10 a.m. Hawaii time, which is 1 p.m. PST and 4 p.m. EST. Garner will cross-examine Konig. You can watch some of Konig's testimony from Wednesday here @Meghann Cuniff and here @Meghann Cuniff, and you can find longer videos on my YouTube channel and Facebook page. #law #crime #court - @meghannmcuniff