Telihah Kowi Tek Farve Pleads Guilty to Knifing Choctaw Tribesman

Telinah Kowi Tek Farve, a 25-year-old Pearl River woman, has pleaded guilty to stabbing a tribal member in the Pearl River Community of the Choctaw Indian Reservation.

According to court documents, Farve stabbed the unidentified victim with a knife in 2023, causing serious bodily injury. The crime was investigated by the Choctaw Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Farve was subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury and pled guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.

The maximum penalty for Farve’s crime is 10 years in prison. A federal district judge will determine her sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. She is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6, 2024.

“The safety and well-being of the Choctaw Nation is of the utmost importance,” said U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee. “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit violent crimes on tribal lands are held accountable.”

Telinah Kowi Tek Farve’s guilty plea is a stark reminder that violent crimes will not be tolerated on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. The federal government will continue to work with tribal authorities to ensure that justice is served in cases like this.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin J. Payne and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian K. Burns. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office said that the investigation into Farve’s crime is ongoing and that additional charges may be filed in the future.

The Choctaw Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are to be commended for their tireless efforts in investigating this heinous crime. Their dedication to justice is a testament to their commitment to keeping the Choctaw Nation safe.