Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:04pm on 28 Apr 2024,Sunday India Global
Indian-origin radiologist in the US, Dharmesh Patel, drove his Tesla off a cliff with family inside. He faced attempted murder charges but claimed major depressive disorder. Doctors testified he had a psychotic episode, fearing his kids were sex trafficked. Patel seeks mental health diversion, which could mean treatment instead of jail. Prosecutors doubt his diagnosis and oppose diversion. They argue for court proceedings, fearing lack of monitoring if released. Patel's lawyer did not comment. If diversion granted, Stanford clinician to oversee treatment. Decision pending.
