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Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Convicted of 13 Sexual Assaults

1/31/2026

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Nathan Chasing Horse, known for Dances With Wolves, was convicted on 13 counts of sexual assault, including offenses against minors, January 30, 2026.
Prosecutors said he exploited his spiritual leader status to abuse Indigenous women and girls for decades.
Chasing Horse, 49, faces a 25-year sentence with sentencing set for March 11.
He was acquitted on eight charges, including kidnapping.
The defense argued the main accuser's credibility.

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Nathan Chasing Horse, known for Dances With Wolves, was convicted on 13 counts of sexual assault, including offenses against minors, January 30, 2026.
Prosecutors said he exploited his spiritual leader status to abuse Indigenous women and girls for decades.
Chasing Horse, 49, faces a 25-year sentence with sentencing set for March 11.
He was acquitted on eight charges, including kidnapping.
The defense argued the main accuser's credibility.