Suspended Bay Area cop who shared nude images of wife taken without her knowledge requests mental health diversion

A Napa County sheriff’s deputy wants mental health treatment for conditions that, according to his defense attorney, factored into allegations he surreptitiously took explicit photos of his wife and shared them online.

James Fotherby is expected to return to Napa County Superior Court on March 17, when parties in the case will discuss whether he’s suitable for such diversion, which sidesteps jailtime. If approved, he would receive mental health treatment for up to two years and avoid jail...