Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assaults
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Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor known for 'Dances With Wolves', was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. He will be eligible for parole after 37 years. Law enforcement in other states and Canada are pursuing additional charges.
Facts First
- Life sentence for actor Nathan Chasing Horse following conviction on 13 charges related to sexual assault.
- Eligible for parole after 37 years of the life sentence.
- Alleged leader of a cult called The Circle who used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man.
- Additional criminal charges are pending in other states and Canada, including an outstanding warrant in Alberta.
- Victims included a 14-year-old girl who was assaulted for years after being told it would save her mother from cancer.
What Happened
A Nebraska judge sentenced actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, the majority related to the sexual assault of three women. He was first arrested and indicted in Las Vegas in 2023. Chasing Horse denied the allegations and his motion for a new trial was denied.
Why this Matters to You
This case highlights the abuse of power and trust within a community. For those seeking spiritual or traditional healing, it underscores the importance of verifying a practitioner's credentials and intentions. The pending charges in other jurisdictions suggest this legal process may continue to unfold, potentially bringing more details to light.
What's Next
Chasing Horse will be eligible for parole after serving 37 years. Law enforcement in other states and Canada are following up with additional criminal charges against him, which are currently pending. He has an outstanding warrant against him in Alberta, Canada.