Nathan Chasing Horse appears in court, wearing glasses and a navy detention centre T-shirt, with his hair scraped back

Event Overview

Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault

Updated 4 days ago
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Summary

The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include CNN, BBC News.

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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault | CNN
CNN
CNN
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4/28/2026

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault of Indigenous women and girls

A Nevada judge sentenced “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse on Monday to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, mostly related to sexual assault of three women. Accusers and their families told Judge Jessica Peterson they.

Nathan Chasing Horse appears in court, wearing glasses and a navy detention centre T-shirt, with his hair scraped back
BBC News
BBC News
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4/28/2026

Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault

US former actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to least 37 years in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. The 49-year-old, known for his role in Dances With Wolves, had earlier been convicted of 13 charges, mostly relating to the assault of three women. One victim was 14 when the abuse.