Patrick Adamiak
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Patrick Adamiak | |
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| Born | 1993 or 1994 (age 31–32) |
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| Known for | owning and selling illegal firearms |
Criminal status | Incarcerated |
Criminal penalty | 20 years in prison |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Imprisoned at | FCI Fort Dix |
Patrick Tate Adamiak is an American man and former Navy sailor serving 20 years in federal prison for owning and selling illegal firearms.[1][2] Adamiak was indicted in 2022 after special agents from the ATF recovered inoperable machine guns, two grenade launchers, and two inert anti-tank missile launchers in his possession. A jury found Adamiak guilty of three counts of receiving and possessing an unregistered firearm, and one count of unlawful possession and transfer of a machine gun.[3]
The case has been cited by critics as evidence of federal overreach by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Sailor sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling illegal machine guns in Virginia". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ↑ "Eastern District of Virginia | Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Dealing Illegal Machine Guns | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ↑ Campbell, Josh (2022-10-25). "Navy sailor convicted for dealing illegal machine guns in undercover ATF weapons sting". CNN. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ↑ Jose Nino (April 1, 2025). "Gun Rights Group Urges Trump to Pardon Navy Vet Targeted by ATF". Headline USA.
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