Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault in Nevada
‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Sentenced To Life For Sexual Assault
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Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor known for 'Dances With Wolves', has been sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after being convicted of 13 sexual assault charges. The jury's decision followed testimonies from multiple victims, including a minor, highlighting his manipulation of vulnerable Indigenous women and girls over nearly two decades.
- 01Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for multiple sexual assault convictions.
- 02Conviction includes charges from three women, with one victim being 14 years old at the start of the abuse.
- 03Prosecutors stated he exploited his role as a Lakota medicine man to manipulate victims.
- 04Chasing Horse denied all charges and claimed the verdict was a miscarriage of justice.
- 05Separate sexual assault charges are pending against him in Canada.
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Nathan Chasing Horse, recognized for his role in the film 'Dances With Wolves', has been sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after a jury found him guilty of 13 sexual assault charges. The case involved accusations from three women, one of whom was just 14 years old when the abuse began. Prosecutors argued that Chasing Horse exploited his status as a Lakota medicine man and spiritual leader to gain influence over vulnerable Indigenous women and girls for nearly two decades. Testimonies revealed the long-lasting emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on the victims. Despite denying the charges and labeling the verdict a 'miscarriage of justice', Chasing Horse's conviction concludes the Nevada trial, although he faces additional sexual assault allegations in Canada. The case has garnered significant attention due to his dual role as an actor and spiritual figure, which prosecutors claim allowed him to evade scrutiny for years.
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This case highlights the vulnerability of Indigenous women and girls, raising awareness about the exploitation they face. It may encourage more victims to come forward and seek justice.
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