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California Targets Mental Health Misuse; Lil Nas X Enters Diversion Program

4/14/2026

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California prosecutors target individuals who misuse the mental health system to evade jail.
Rapper Lil Nas X, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, faces felony charges and has entered a mental health diversion program.
Spitzer supports AB 46 to tighten diversion rules, allowing judges to deny programs if defendants pose a public safety risk, and notes the rapper could have been ineligible.
If he completes the program, his charges will be dismissed.

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Story summary

California prosecutors target individuals who misuse the mental health system to evade jail.
Rapper Lil Nas X, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, faces felony charges and has entered a mental health diversion program.
Spitzer supports AB 46 to tighten diversion rules, allowing judges to deny programs if defendants pose a public safety risk, and notes the rapper could have been ineligible.
If he completes the program, his charges will be dismissed.