"The internal investigation read like an open and shut case. Richard Jue admitted that he struck a parked Tesla in his city-issued vehicle, then lied about it. But there will be no trial. Instead, Jue will participate in a court-ordered diversion program, which requires him to log 40 hours of community service, complete a Driver's Safety Course, and pay $15,000 to the Sheriff's Office, the San Francisco Standard first reported. Jue will also pay restitution to the owner of the Tesla."
"If he successfully completes these steps without getting arrested again, the charges against him will be dismissed. The duration of the program is unclear. Jue will return to court on Dec. 10 for a progress report. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office objected to Jue's initial request for diversion, and opposed dismissing any charges. The decision to offer diversion, however, is at the court's discretion."
Richard Jue admitted he struck a parked Tesla in his city-issued vehicle and then lied about it. He was charged in June with two misdemeanors: hit-and-run and filing a false report. Jue entered a court-ordered diversion program requiring 40 hours of community service, a Driver's Safety Course, a $15,000 payment to the Sheriff's Office, and restitution to the Tesla owner. Successful completion without further arrest will lead to dismissal of charges. The program's duration is unclear; Jue returns to court on Dec. 10. The district attorney objected to diversion. Jue no longer works at the sheriff's office.
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