Nevada Judge Hands Dances With Wolves Actor Life Sentence for Exploiting Power as Spiritual Leader A devastating case of abuse of power has come to a close in Nevada, where actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves, has been sentenced to life in prison for a string of heinous crimes. Chasing Horse, who claimed to be a spiritual leader, used his position to exploit and assault multiple Indigenous women and girls, leaving a trail of trauma in his wake. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, including numerous counts of sexual assault, with one victim as young as 14 when the abuse began. As the full extent of Chasing Horse's crimes comes to light, the community is left grappling with the betrayal of trust and the devastating consequences of his actions. Continue reading to learn more about this shocking case and the impact it has had on the victims and their families.
Dances With Wolves actor assaulted Indigenous women and girls, exploiting his position as a spiritual leaderNathan 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 Monday. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, mostly related to sexual assault. He was accused by three women, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was acquitted on some charges. Continue reading...
