The Latest Breaking News from Steve Wagstaffe

California man allegedly drove off cliff with his wife and 2 children – now it has been ‘wiped out of his record’

Despite the ruling, the prosecution is "not giving up."

We Got This Covered · Jul 8

US court dismisses charges against Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off 250-foot cliff with family

An Indian-origin doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in California in 2023 has had all criminal charges dismissed after successfully completing a two-year court-approved mental health diversion programme.

The Times of India · Jul 8

Judge drops attempted murder charges against California radiologist who drove family off cliff

All four occupants – Patel, his wife, and their two young children – miraculously survived the crash

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Half Moon Bay shooting: Judge imposes gag order on defense, prosecution attorneys

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A San Mateo County judge on Friday granted a motion from the lawyers for accused Half Moon Bay killer Chunli Zhao to restrict remote access to court records related to the case and impose a gag order barring attorneys from speaking to the press.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Judge could bar comments to press after California shooting

A judge could bar attorneys from talking to the press about the criminal case of a farmworker accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms last month

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Half Moon Bay shooting suspect sobs and cries as court considers media access

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A San Mateo County judge on Friday granted a motion from the lawyers for accused Half Moon Bay killer Chunli Zhao to restrict remote access to court records related to the case and was considering not allowing attorneys to speak with the media.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

The driver of a car that plunged off a California cliff charged with attempted murder

The driver of a car that plunged off a treacherous cliff in northern California, seriously injuring himself, his wife and their two young children, was charged with attempted murder.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2023

‘The final straw’: Dispute over $100 repair bill may have sparked Half Moon Bay shootings

LOS ANGELES — The suspected gunman accused of killing seven people last week at two farms in Half Moon Bay told investigators a dispute with his supervisor over a bill for machinery repair sparked the massacre, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Driver in California cliff crash that injured 4 is charged

The driver of a car that plunged off a treacherous cliff in northern California, seriously injuring himself, his wife and their two young children, has been charged with attempted murder

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Father in California crash who ‘drove Tesla off cliff with family inside’ held for attempted murder

Investigators have ‘developed probable cause to believe this incident was an intentional act,’ officials say

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023