A California judge on Monday dismissed all charges against a radiologist accused of intentionally driving his family off a Northern California cliff in 2023 after he completed a court-ordered mental health diversion program. Dharmesh Patel, 45, was charged with attempted murder after driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway near an area known as Devil’s Slide in Pacifica, about 14 miles south of San Francisco. His 41-year-old wife, 7-year-old daughter, and 4-year-old son were inside the vehicle when it dropped hundreds of feet. All four survived the January 2023 crash, which first responders described as an “absolute miracle.”  The Tesla crashed into a rocky outcropping, flipped several times, and came to rest on its wheels, the Associated Press reported. Firefighters had to cut the family out of the wreckage.  After surviving the crash, Patel’s wife, Bubna, told investigators she believed her husband “did it on purpose” and needed a “psych evaluation,” according to local outlet KTVU. She added that her husband suffered from depression.  “He said he was going to drive off the cliff,” she said, according to KTVU. The Southern California-based family was reportedly in the Bay Area visiting relatives at the time of the crash.  After his arrest, Patel told a psychiatrist he believed his children would be kidnapped and trafficked, according to the Associated Press. Patel pleaded not guilty, surrendered his California medical license, and remained in jail without bail until 2024. He was ultimately released after a judge found him eligible for an outpatient mental health treatment program. He moved in with his parents in San Mateo County and was monitored with a GPS bracelet.  On Monday, a San Mateo County judge dismissed the charges after Patel successfully completed the two-year mental health diversion program, according to the Associated Press.  “The judge was required by law to dismiss the charges,” San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe told the outlet, referring to a 2023 California bill that allowed Patel to qualify for the mental health program. Patel’s wife later testified that she had forgiven him and did not want him to be prosecuted, according to the AP. In court, San Mateo prosecutors opposed diversion for Patel, saying the former doctor “got the break of a lifetime,” according to ABC7.  Wagstaffe said he is working with lawmakers to prevent defendants charged with attempted murder from qualifying for mental health diversion. “We’ll try again in the future,” he told the AP. “We’re not giving up.”

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady joked Tuesday that Egypt’s stunning World Cup collapse against Argentina may have surpassed the infamous “28-3” comeback from Super Bowl LI.  Yeah so that might top 28-3

An ex-girlfriend of embattled Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner accused him Tuesday of repeatedly removing condoms without her consent during sex, according to a report by The Washington Post. Lyndsey Fifield, who dated Platner in Washington, D.C., from 2013 to 2015 and has previously accused him of physical abuse, claimed he ignored her pleas to wear protection during sex. She said she was not using birth control. “He would pull condoms off,” she told The Post. “He would do it in a sneaky way. He wouldn’t tell me.” Platner allegedly removed condoms without Fifield’s consent at least six times in D.C. during their roughly two-year relationship.  The practice, commonly referred to as “stealthing,” has been recognized in some jurisdictions as a form of sexual battery. There is no federal law criminalizing the practice, though a handful of states, including Maine, Washington, and Vermont, have enacted laws addressing it.  The Platner campaign called the allegation “categorically false and politically motivated,” according to the outlet. The campaign also noted that Fifield, who has worked in Republican politics, publicly supported Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh when he faced allegations of sexual assault.  Fifield told The Washington Post she first disclosed the allegation during an off-the-record interview on June 20 before later deciding to go public. She said she decided to come forward to support fellow Platner accuser Jenny Racicot, who detailed disturbing allegations of rape to Politico and CNN. “I confronted him both during and after [sex] because he knew that I was not on birth control and how dangerous that was,” she told The Post.  In June, The New York Times cited several ex-girlfriends who claimed Platner engaged in a pattern of “intimidating and disturbing” behavior in their relationships and lied about not knowing the meaning of his Nazi tattoo.  Three of the women, including Fifield, described volatile and “toxic” relationships with the Senate hopeful, claiming he demeaned women, became physically threatening, and was repeatedly unfaithful. In that report, Fifield accused Platner of twisting her arm, shoving her into a bedroom, and holding the door shut until she became “calm.”  At the time, the Platner campaign denied the report and rushed to MS NOW to do damage control.  “There are some allegations in this piece that I just want to be kind of unequivocal about, are simply not true,” Platner said on the leftist television network. “Anything alleging physicality, anything alleging that I knew what my tattoo was, these are the statements of someone who’s politically motivated.” The latest revelations come as Platner is reportedly refusing to step aside unless Democrats let him choose his replacement. Over the past 24 hours, Democrats and leftists have called on Platner to drop out of the race.  “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Tuesday.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee would not dedicate financial resources to the election if Platner is the nominee. “The DSCC will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot,” Schumer said in a statement with fellow Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).  Maine Democrats have until July 13 to replace him on the ballot, leaving the party just days to settle on a new nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Toyota announced Monday that it would invest $3.6 billion to expand production of its Tacoma pickup truck in Texas, moving most of the model’s manufacturing from Mexico to the United States over the next four years. Toyota said the investment will expand its San Antonio plant and shift most Tacoma production from its Tijuana, Mexico, facility. The expansion will increase annual production capacity by 150,000 vehicles. The company will add a second assembly line to support the Tacoma truck.  President Donald Trump celebrated the company’s plans in a post on Truth Social Tuesday morning. Production will shift over four years, with the Tijuana plant continuing to manufacture Tacomas during the transition before Texas becomes the main production site. The San Antonio plant currently produces Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs. The investment follows Toyota’s announcement in November 2025 that it planned to invest up to $10 billion in additional U.S. investment over five years. “Toyota’s continued investment in North America is a testament to our confidence in the region’s workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential,” said Ted Ogawa, President and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, on Monday. Toyota joins other automakers shifting production to the United States in response to tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. The nearly $4 billion expansion is estimated to create nearly 2,000 more on-site jobs in Texas. “By expanding our San Antonio plant, we are deepening our commitment to American manufacturing, creating meaningful and sustainable jobs, while advancing our mission to deliver high-quality vehicles that meet the changing needs of customers today and into the future,” Ogawa said.

Ford is recalling more than 110,000 Mustang and Mustang Mach-E vehicles over two separate defects that could increase the risk of a crash, federal regulators announced on Tuesday. The recalls affect 110,626 Mustang, Mustang GTD, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles.  The larger recall covers 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles because the windshield wipers may malfunction in cold weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that under certain conditions, the windshield wiper would operate only at its fastest setting, with the washer system not working at all. Both can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The second recall affects 42,784 Mustang Mach-E models because the rear differential pinion shift may fracture. This could cause a loss in “drive power” or “unintended vehicle movement” if the vehicle is parked but the parking brake is not applied. Ford said dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge.  The recalls come one week after Ford recalled more than 741,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a transmission defect that could allow vehicles to roll away.