Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
The "Dances With Wolves" actor was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was convicted in January on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.
A Nevada judge gave the "Dances With Wolves" actor his sentence Monday. A jury had previously convicted him of 13 charges, mostly related to sexual assault. He was accused by three women, including one who was 14 when the assaults began. He was acquitted on some charges .
Accusers and their families told Judge Jessica Peterson they continue to suffer from the trauma caused by Chasing Horse and struggle with their faith after he exploited his position as a spiritual leader.
Chasing Horse, wearing his navy blue Clark County Detention Center uniform, stared straight ahead as victims read their statements. He denied the charges against him.
"This is a miscarriage of justice," he told the judge on Monday.
Other charges in Canada are still pending