system. Fata was arrested for insurance fraud… People need to remember that the crimes that Fata committed were not insurance fraud but premeditated murder, Jeff Berz told Local 4. The DOJ did its best, and we appreciate that, but it still stings to know that this killer was charged with fraud instead of murder. He deserves absolutely no compassion. He did his own genocide… He decided who lived and who died, Hester added. Over a decade after disgraced Michigan oncologist Farid Fata was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison, he's once again asking for compassionate release. His victims aren't having it. (Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Farid Fata's repeated attempts at release Fata's case dates back to 2013, when he was arrested on federal health care fraud charges involving unnecessary cancer treatments. In 2014, he pleaded guilty to 16 federal charges. A year later, he was sentenced to 45 years in prison. In 2016, federal officials announced a restitution plan for his victims. Fata unsuccessfully challenged his guilty pleas and sought a reduced sentence years later, and his previous request for compassionate release was denied in March 2025. His current projected prison release date is Dec. 11, 2050. Federal prosecutors oppose his latest request, and no hearing had been scheduled as of Sept. 29. There is currently no limit on how many times Fata can request compassionate release. Local 4 reached out to those representing Fata but has not received a response. Over a decade after disgraced Michigan oncologist Farid Fata was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison, he's once again asking for compassionate release. His victims aren't having it. (Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) What is the deadline for submissions? Victims and their families have until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, to submit written statements to U.S. District Judge Jonathan Grey about Fata's latest request. Statements can be emailed to alexandra.wyatt@usdoj.gov or sherri.holloway@usdoj.gov.