A recent court case has culminated in a maximum sentence for Felix Tate, convicted of attempted first-degree murder and related firearm charges. On May 15, a jury found Tate guilty after he was accused of shooting Adrianne Hardin twice in the head and once in each leg. According to a report from the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, the incident left Hardin requiring revival at Regional One. Surveillance footage also showed Tate beating her post-shooting.
During the sentencing on Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney Alyssa Hennig emphasized the gravity of the crime to convince the judge to impose the maximum sentence. Citing the severity of Hardin's injuries and Tate's extensive history of prior abuse. Judge Carlyn Addison sentenced Tate to 31 years without the possibility of parole — 25 years for attempted murder and an additional 6 years for the firearm offense, as reported by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.
The Shelby County District Attorney's report highlighted that Tate’s convictions stem from a pattern of abusive behavior towards Hardin lasting over a decade, culminating in the brutal attack which was partially witnessed by Hardin’s 12-year-old daughter. The child was left alone in the home for two days before seeking help. The case evidence, supported by Hardin's testimony about experiencing years of abuse by Tate, presented a detailed account of violence and control.
In her sentencing remarks, Judge Addison referenced Tate's record of more than 50 prior arrests. The sentence concludes a chapter for Hardin and her daughter as they proceed with recovery and rebuilding following the events outlined during the trial proceedings.
