US Attorney discusses restitution for victims of Dr. Farid Fata

DETROIT – Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel Lemisch held a news conference Monday morning in which he discussed the restitution efforts for the victims of Dr. Farid Fata.

For more information on the United States. v. Farid Fata claims process, go here.

You can watch Rod Meloni's full story on Fata in the video posted above.

Fata was found guilty of poisoning more than 500 patients through needless cancer treatments in order to collect millions from insurance companies.

His clinic, Michigan Hematology Oncology, had seven offices in the Detroit area and a related business that performed tests to look for cancer.

Fata is serving 45 years in prison for convictions of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.

Visit the website for claims in the case of United States vs. Farid Fata here. You can also call 877-202-3282.

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