Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced for sexual assault of Indigenous women and girls
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Key Points:
- Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in "Dances With Wolves," was sentenced to life in prison by a Nevada judge for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, following his conviction on 13 charges mostly related to sexual assault.
- Victims and their families described ongoing trauma and loss of faith, highlighting how Chasing Horse exploited his position as a spiritual leader to manipulate and abuse them over nearly two decades.
- Chasing Horse denies the charges and called the verdict a "miscarriage of justice," but the judge condemned his abuse of trust and spirituality, noting his continued denial despite evidence presented at trial.
- Additional criminal charges against Chasing Horse remain pending in Canada, including sexual assault charges in British Columbia and an outstanding warrant in Alberta, with legal proceedings ongoing.
- The case revealed how Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women, with victims describing abuse that began during healing ceremonies and medical visits, resulting in long-lasting physical and emotional harm.
