Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. The former actor was convicted on 13 charges, primarily related to sexual assault, after a jury heard testimonies from multiple victims. Chasing Horse, who exploited his position as a spiritual leader, continues to deny the charges against him, claiming a miscarriage of justice.
- ▪Chasing Horse was sentenced on January 7, 2026, by a Nevada judge after being convicted of 13 charges.
- ▪He was accused of exploiting his position as a spiritual leader to sexually assault Indigenous women and girls.
- ▪The case has prompted law enforcement in other states and Canada to pursue additional charges against him.
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Nathan Chasing Horse in court on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in Las Vegas. Photograph: Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNSView image in fullscreenNathan Chasing Horse in court on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in Las Vegas. Photograph: Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNSUS newsNathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assaultDances With Wolves actor assaulted Indigenous women and girls, exploiting his position as a spiritual leaderAssociated PressMon 27 Apr 2026 20.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 10.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.A Nevada judge gave the Dances With Wolves actor his sentence on Monday.
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