‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault of Indigenous Women and Girls
Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role as Smiles a Lot in Dances With Wolves, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault. A Nevada jury found him guilty on 13 counts, including abuse of Indigenous women and a girl as young as 14. Prosecutors say he exploited his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to groom victims over nearly 20 years. Victims and their families spoke of profound trauma and shaken faith after he used sacred traditions to manipulate them. Canadian authorities still have an outstanding warrant related to separate charges in British Columbia. Chasing Horse denied the allegations and plans to appeal. The case underscores ongoing challenges in securing justice for Indigenous survivors.
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