Earlier this year Resist the Mainstream reported on a California doctor who drove his family off a cliff in a Tesla for a bizarre reason.
He expressed concerns about his children being subjected to sex trafficking in what was described a psychotic episode, according to a psychologist who testified in court.
The doctor was also reportedly reacting to global issues like the fentanyl crisis and the Ukraine invasion.
Dharmesh Patel, 42, who stands accused of intentionally driving his family off a cliff at Devils Slide on the Pacific Coast Highway in January 2023, was said to have acted in paranoia.
He believed he was rescuing his family, despite driving his wife and two children off the 330-foot cliff, Dr. Mark Patterson explained.
“It was paranoid and kind of delusional thinking that he acted on at the time to protect his family from a worse fate,” he said.
Patterson further shared Patel acted on delusional thoughts to protect his family from perceived threats, emphasizing his qualification for mental health diversion.
Daily Mail reported Thursday that Patel will not stand trial after pleading not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife Neha and their two children, aged four and seven.
Everyone involved in the horrific crash survived, fortunately.
Judge Susan Jakubowski granted the request for Patel’s mental health diversion, citing his actions stemmed from a mental health episode.
“Weighing all factors, the court determined the defendant was suitable and granted the defense request for mental health diversion,” ruled Jakubowski.
Jakubowski noted Patel’s major depressive disorder had a direct connection to the criminal conduct.
Paramedics had reportedly heard Patel’s hospitalized family say “he tried to kill us” after the January 2 incident, though his wife later pleaded with authorities for his release.
His wife described Patel’s paranoid behavior to the court, noting sleepless nights and sending her alarming news articles.
Now, to avoid criminal prosecution, Patel will adhere to a rigorous two-year treatment plan led by James Armontrout, director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship.
He will remain in jail for a few more weeks before being released to live with his parents in Belmont under house arrest for two months.
He will be monitored by an ankle device, per Daily Mail.
Patel will attend court weekly for progress reports, undergo bi-weekly medication compliance tests, and abstain from alcohol, drugs, driving, and possessing weapons.
He will also surrender his driver’s license and passport.
Patel will return to court to finalize his release and treatment plan on July 1.
The California doctor’s mental state improved while detained, showing remorse and a readiness for treatment.
Daily Mail previously reported that his wife’s family supported his release, arguing he is a loving family man who had a severe but isolated mental health episode.
She implored prosecutors to drop charges, attributing the crash to an uncontrollable mental health episode and emphasizing the need for his presence in their lives.
Attorney Joshua Bentley highlighted Patel’s spotless criminal record and community support, producing 47 letters of endorsement.
He stressed Patel’s suitability for the diversion program, which includes intensive outpatient therapy and continuous monitoring.
Prosecutors contended the program might not safeguard Patel’s family or the community, pointing out his history of concealing symptoms and reluctance to take medication.
Deputy District Attorney Dominique Davis underscored the risk Patel poses, warning of potential “total annihilation” of his family.
Bentley assured the court that mental health diversion would address Patel’s issues, noting his over-a-year remission.
The court remains divided, balancing Patel’s need for treatment against the safety concerns raised by the prosecution.
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