Corwin Dallas Four Star, Sexual Abuse, Montana 2013

Missoula, Montana – In a chilling case of sexual abuse, Corwin Dallas Four Star, a 19-year-old resident of Wolf Point and an enrolled member of a federally-recognized tribe, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term. On September 27, 2013, before Chief U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, Four Star was sentenced to 120 months in prison, a 10-year term of supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.

The horrific crime took place in the early morning hours of March 4, 2012, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. According to an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura B. Weiss, the government would have proved at trial that Four Star choked the victim to the point of unconsciousness and then sexually abused her. When the victim regained consciousness, Four Star held her arms down and punched her in the face, silencing her screams.

Four Star’s actions were met with severe consequences. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentence at a federal court session in Missoula, marking the culmination of a cooperative investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fort Peck Tribes Criminal Investigation Division.

The ‘truth in sentencing’ guidelines in the federal system mandate that Four Star will likely serve the full 120-month sentence, with no parole available. However, he has the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for ‘good behavior,’ up to a maximum of 15% of the overall sentence.

Corwin Dallas Four Star’s case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of sexual abuse and the importance of bringing perpetrators to justice. The sentence handed down by Judge Christensen reflects the gravity of the crime and the need for accountability.

Details of the case are as follows: Defendant: Corwin Dallas Four Star; Crime: Sexual Abuse; City: Missoula; State: Montana; Date: September 27, 2013; Sentence: 120 months in prison, 10 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.

The investigation and subsequent sentencing demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting victims of sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

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