Supreme Court Denies Patrick Tate Adamiak Case as Resentencing Looms

Summary

The Supreme Court denied certiorari in the case of former Navy sailor Patrick Tate Adamiak, who is serving a 20-year sentence related to ATF claims of illegal machine gun sales involving demilled parts. Adamiak's last hopes are a June resentencing hearing or a presidential pardon, as his conviction raises concerns about ATF overreach and double jeopardy, specifically regarding charges under 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) and 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) which violate the U.S. Attorney's Manual.