'Dances With Wolves' Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Gets Life Sentence For Sex Crimes
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Key Points:
- Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in "Dances with Wolves," was sentenced to life in prison in Las Vegas after being convicted on multiple sexual assault charges involving Indigenous women and girls.
- He was found guilty on over a dozen charges, primarily related to the abuse of three women, following a 2023 SWAT raid on his home; he denies the allegations.
- Prosecutors described Chasing Horse as having exploited his position as a spiritual leader and cult figure to sexually abuse victims over two decades, including coercing a 14-year-old girl under false spiritual pretenses.
- Chasing Horse will be eligible for parole in 2063 and faces additional charges in British Columbia, with a warrant issued in Alberta.
- His acting career included notable roles in "Dances with Wolves," "Into the West," and several other films and TV movies depicting Indigenous history and culture.
