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Judge Dismisses Murder Charges Against Pasadena Radiologist After Mental Health Diversion
A San Mateo County judge dismissed attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, a Pasadena radiologist accused of intentionally driving his family off a Northern California cliff in January 2023, after he completed a mental health diversion program. The dismissal concluded the case that started with prosecutors' allegations.
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