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Sheriff's Deputy Avoids Criminal Charges via Mental Health Diversion | Oakland News
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A former Napa County sheriff’s deputy avoided criminal charges after a controversial mental health diversion ruling, despite accusations of secretly recording a woman in her shower and sharing her intimate images online. The defense blamed his actions on untreated sex addiction, PTSD, and OCD, while prosecutors argued the connection to his job stress was unclear and that diversion undermines justice for victims. Under new California law, courts no longer require proof of direct causation — just any qualifying mental health condition can trigger diversion. Fotherby must complete therapy, avoid pornography, and pay restitution; if he succeeds in one year, charges will be dropped. He returns to court November 3rd.
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