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In January 2023, California radiologist Dharmesh Patel intentionally drove his Tesla off a cliff with his wife and two children inside after suffering a \u201cpsychotic break\u201d and extreme delusions. Miraculously, the entire family survived. When Patel recovered from his injuries, he was charged with three counts of attempted murder. Now, with the support of psychologists and Patel\u2019s own wife, he is being considered for a mental health diversion program rather than a criminal trial and prison time. In today\u2019s Headlines, Candice is joined by legal analyst Josh Ritter to take a closer look at what diversion programs are, and how the program could positively or negatively impact Patel\u2019s case. Candice and Josh weigh the pros and cons of using the judicial system to solve mental health problems.

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