‘Dances With Wolves’ actor convicted for sexually abusing indigenous girls

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026 at 07:01 AM

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Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in "Dances With Wolves," was convicted by a Nevada jury on Friday for sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls. He was found guilty on 13 of 21 charges, primarily related to his conduct with a victim who was 14 years old when the abuse began. Chasing Horse, 49, faces a minimum of 25 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 11. Prosecutors stated that Chasing Horse exploited his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on his victims. While also charged with sex crimes in other states and Canada, the British Columbia case was suspended due to the US proceedings. The verdict concludes a years-long effort to prosecute Chasing Horse, who was initially arrested and indicted in 2023.

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