Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

The Guardian — Apr 28, 00:00 AM

Dances With Wolves actor assaulted Indigenous women and girls, exploiting his position as a spiritual leader

Nathan 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.