Patrick Adamiak
Patrick Tate Adamiak is an American man and former Navy sailor serving 20 years in federal prison for illegally obtaining Machine Guns.[1][2] Adamiak was indicted in 2022 after special agents from the ATF recovered machine guns, two Grenade launchers, and two 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]
Patrick Adamiak | |
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| Nationality | United States |
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| Known for | Allegedly being convicted under perjury by the ATF |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Criminal penalty | 20 years in prison |
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| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Virginia |
| Imprisoned at | FCI Fort Dix |
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.