Doctor pleads not guilty after driving Tesla off cliff to protect family

Doctor pleads not guilty after driving Tesla off cliff to protect family

• Dr. Dharmesh Patel drove his Tesla off a cliff in California.

• Psychologists testified he was experiencing a psychotic break.

• Patel feared his children would be sex trafficked.

• He is seeking mental health diversion to avoid jail time.

• Prosecutors argue he was suffering from a depressive disorder.