California radiologist Dharmesh Patel found not guilty of attempted murder charges
On Monday, a California judge dismissed attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist accused of intentionally driving his family off a cliff. The decision came after the judge noted that Patel, 45, was performing well in a mental health program mandated earlier. In July 2024, he was placed under a two-year transition plan, monitoring […]
California doctor, Dharmesh Patel, won’t face trial, granted mental health diversion program
A “suicidal” California doctor accused of intentionally driving his Tesla car with his wife and two young children inside off a cliff will not stand trial on attempted murder charges and will instead enter a mental health diversion program. Dharmesh Patel, who was admitted to the two-year program in San Mateo County Court last Thursday, […]
Wife of California doctor Dharmesh Patel who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside speaks in court for first time
The wife of a California doctor accused of intentionally driving a Tesla off a cliff with her family inside the car last year begged prosecutors to drop the attempted murder charge in court testimony Thursday. Dharmesh Patel was emotional for the first time in a Redwood City courtroom as his wife Neha Patel recalled the […]
California doctor Dharmesh Patel who drove Tesla with family inside off cliff experienced ‘psychotic’ break during
A “suicidal” California doctor accused of driving a Tesla off a cliff with his family says he suffered from “major depressive disorder” and experienced a “psychotic episode” during the 2023 crash. be done. Dharmesh Patel, 43, had been experiencing hallucinations, hearing footsteps and believed his children were being sex trafficked, he told a hearing Wednesday […]