Politics & Government
Charges Dropped Against California Doctor Accused Of Driving Family Off Devil's Slide
Judge Sharon Cho dismissed all charges, lifted the no harassment order for his family and ordered his passport to be released to him.

July 8, 2026
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
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According to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, the case against 45-year-old Dharvish Arvin Patel of Pasadena was dropped at a mental health court hearing on Monday. Prosecutors said Patel completed a two-year mental health diversion program, which entitled him to a complete dismissal of the charges.
At Monday's hearing, Judge Sharon Cho dismissed all charges, lifted the no harassment order for his family and ordered his passport to be released to him, prosecutors said.
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