Source: New York Post
Originally Published by: Prosecutors to drop charges against sex offender in alleged kidnapping attempt Killer of Laken Riley wins unexpected court victory for mental evaluation Man accused in recent murder was let out of jail on 'mental health diversion' Just three days after being granted immunity from prosecution under California’s mental health diversion laws, a Napa man allegedly committed a brutal murder, prompting serious concerns about a system intended to protect public safety. On Tuesday, Napa County prosecutors filed murder charges against Ramiro Ochoa Mendoza, 36, for the killing of Noel Batres, 47, whose body was found under a bridge on July 3. Mendoza, who had a history of criminal offenses and poor compliance on probation, was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial earlier this year on misdemeanor charges including violating a restraining order and resisting arrest.
