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Life in prison for actor Nathan Chasing Horse over sexual assaults on Indigenous women

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, notable for Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. Victims described enduring trauma and betrayal as he used his role as a spiritual leader to exploit them; he’ll be eligible for parole after about 37 years. Separate charges in Canada remain pending, with international prosecutors coordinating next steps after his U.S. case.

via PBS|

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Former Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault

Former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison by a Nebraska judge after a jury convicted him on 13 counts related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors say he leveraged his status as a Lakota spiritual leader and led a group called The Circle to commit the abuse, and he will be eligible for parole after 37 years.

via Variety|

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Dances With Wolves Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Abuse Crimes

Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor from Dances with Wolves, was sentenced in Las Vegas to life in prison after being convicted on more than a dozen charges of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old victim. Prosecutors say he exploited his status as a spiritual leader in a two-decade pattern of abuse; he denies the allegations and faces additional charges in Canada (British Columbia) with a warrant in Alberta. Parole eligibility is in 2063.

via Deadline|

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Ex-Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to At Least 37 Years for Sexual Assault of Indigenous Women

Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in Dances With Wolves, was sentenced in Nevada to at least 37 years in prison after being convicted on 13 charges for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a victim who was 14 when the abuse began; prosecutors said he exploited his status as a spiritual leader, and a judge noted he preyed on the women's spirituality.

via BBC|

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Former Dances With Wolves actor handed life in prison for Indigenous sexual assaults

A Nevada judge sentenced Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor from Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls; he’ll be eligible for parole after 37 years. Victims described enduring trauma and loss of trust as he exploited his role as a Lakota spiritual leader, and related charges in Canada and Alberta remain pending.

via NBC News|

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Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury convicted him on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors said he used his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims for nearly two decades, while charges in Canada and Alberta remain unresolved.

via CBS News|

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Nathan Chasing Horse Excluded from Court in Las Vegas Abuse Trial

Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances with Wolves,' was removed from court proceedings before his trial on 21 charges of sexual abuse, including allegations of exploiting women and girls over two decades, as he sought to change his defense team; the trial is set to proceed next week.

via CBS News|

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"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse hit with more sex assault charges in Canada

Canadian police have issued warrants for former actor Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse for nine new charges of sexual exploitation and sexual assault, including removing a child from Canada under the age of 16. Chasing Horse, who is accused of leading a cult-like group called The Circle, had gained a reputation among indigenous tribes across the US and Canada as a medicine man. He is accused of using his position as a healer to commit the abuse. Chasing Horse is currently in custody in Las Vegas and also faces charges in Montana and British Columbia.

via BBC|

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Actor Nathan Chasing Horse faces additional sex assault charges in Canada.

Nathan Chasing Horse, the former "Dances With Wolves" actor, has been charged with new sex crimes in Alberta, Canada, while he remains jailed in Las Vegas awaiting trial in a sexual abuse case. Chasing Horse is accused of using his position as a self-proclaimed medicine man to lead a cult, gain access to vulnerable Indigenous women and girls, and take underage wives starting in the early 2000s. He faces criminal prosecution in five jurisdictions, including the latest charges in Canada, which are largely symbolic.

via The Associated Press|

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'Dancing with Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse's sex abuse charges upheld by judge, drug crime dropped.

A judge upheld an 18-count indictment against "Dances with Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse, who is accused of sexual assault of a minor, kidnapping, child abuse, and lewdness. Chasing Horse pleaded not guilty to the charges and claimed that his sexual relations were consensual. His trial is set to begin on May 1. The prosecution has accused Chasing Horse of portraying himself as a medicine man to gain access to young women and to take underage wives.

via Fox News|

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'Dances With Wolves' star Chasing Horse to face sex abuse charges, judge rules.

A Nevada judge upheld 18 sexual abuse charges against actor Nathan Chasing Horse, a former child actor known for his role in "Dances With Wolves," but dismissed a drug trafficking charge. Chasing Horse, who is also a cult leader, is accused of using his influence to sexually and physically abuse young girls and women across multiple states and Canada. His trial is scheduled to begin on May 1, and he has pleaded not guilty.

via New York Post |

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Chasing Horse sex abuse charges upheld in court.

A Nevada judge has dismissed a drug trafficking charge against Nathan Chasing Horse, a former "Dances With Wolves" actor, but upheld a grand jury's indictment on 18 sexual abuse-related felony crimes. Chasing Horse has been accused of using his position as a medicine man to lead a cult, gain access to vulnerable girls and women, and take underage wives. The alleged crimes date back to the early 2000s and cross multiple U.S. states. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled to begin on May 1.

via The Associated Press|

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Chasing Horse sex abuse charges upheld in court.

A Nevada judge has dismissed a drug trafficking charge against Nathan Chasing Horse, a former "Dances With Wolves" actor, but upheld a grand jury's indictment on 18 sexual abuse-related felony crimes. Chasing Horse has been accused of using his position as a medicine man to lead a cult known as The Circle, gain access to vulnerable girls and women, and take underage wives. The alleged crimes date back to the early 2000s and cross multiple U.S. states. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled to begin on May 1.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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