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Diversion Program Saves Radiologist From Murder Charges | California News
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A radiologist accused of trying to murder his wife and two young children by driving their Tesla off a 250-foot cliff had his charges dismissed after completing a two-year mental health diversion program. Despite the district attorney’s pushback over the severity of the crime, Patel complied fully with therapy and court requirements, leading to the case’s dismissal — a rare outcome that’s reignited debate over California’s mental health diversion laws and the balance between treatment and accountability.
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