A state appeals court panel Tuesday ordered a judge to vacate an order granting mental health diversion for a man accused of racially motivated attacks in Santa Monica in 2023. The appeals court panel noted in its ruling that the judge made no express finding that Taylor would not pose an unreasonable risk of danger to society if he were granted diversion. He is also facing hate crime allegations, along with an allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on the man who suffered life-altering injuries. The appellate court panel noted that it had temporarily stayed enforcement of the order granting mental health diversion. Taylor — whose race is listed as white — remains behind bars at Pitchess Detention Center’s North Facility, according to jail records.