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Former Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life, Parole 37

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced in Las Vegas to life in prison, with parole eligibility after 37 years.
A Nevada jury convicted him in January on 13 of 21 counts, including assaults of a 14-year-old.
Victims reported lasting trauma and loss of faith after his abuse, presented as a Lakota medicine man.
Pending Canadian matters include a British Columbia sexual-assault charge and an Alberta warrant.

History

Historical Context

John Geoghan’s 1993 conviction for child sexual abuse ignited nationwide scrutiny of clergy misconduct. The Archdiocese of Boston later settled 151 lawsuits for $85 million, while the 2001 Boston Globe Spotlight investigation, led by Marty Baron, exposed Cardinal Bernard Law’s role in reassigning abusive priests, prompting the 2003 state report that identified roughly 90 priests (?6 % of clergy) as abusers.

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Story summary

Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced in Las Vegas to life in prison, with parole eligibility after 37 years.
A Nevada jury convicted him in January on 13 of 21 counts, including assaults of a 14-year-old.
Victims reported lasting trauma and loss of faith after his abuse, presented as a Lakota medicine man.
Pending Canadian matters include a British Columbia sexual-assault charge and an Alberta warrant.

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