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Charges Against California Father Who Drove Family Off Cliff Dismissed After Mental Health Treatment

All charges against Dharmesh Patel, who drove his family off a cliff in 2023, have been dismissed after he completed a mental health program. The judge's decision follows California law allowing for mental health diversion in such cases.

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