Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
A Nevada jury has delivered a guilty verdict against actor Nathan Chasing Horse, who was accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The conviction marks the culmination of a years-long effort to bring Chasing Horse to justice for his alleged crimes.Chasing Horse's Guilty Verdict
The jury found Chasing Horse guilty on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor. The verdict was delivered after a three-week trial, during which jurors heard testimony from three women who claimed to have been victims of Chasing Horse's abuse. One of the accusers was just 14 years old when she says Chasing Horse began assaulting her.
Chasing Horse's History and Reputation
Nathan Chasing Horse rose to fame after appearing in the Oscar-winning film 'Dances With Wolves' in 1990. He traveled extensively across North America, performing healing ceremonies and building a reputation as a Lakota medicine man. However, prosecutors alleged that Chasing Horse used his position of trust to prey on Indigenous women and girls.
Trial Proceedings
During the trial, jurors heard from three women who claimed to have been victims of Chasing Horse's abuse. One of the accusers testified that Chasing Horse told her the spirits wanted her to give up her virginity to save her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer. He then allegedly sexually assaulted her and threatened to harm her if she spoke out.
Chasing Horse's Disruption of Trial
Earlier this month, Chasing Horse disrupted the trial proceedings by demanding that he be allowed to fire his defense attorney. The judge temporarily removed him from the courtroom after he refused to comply with instructions.
The guilty verdict against Nathan Chasing Horse marks a significant step towards justice for the victims of his alleged abuse. As authorities continue to grapple with the epidemic of violence against Native women, this conviction serves as a reminder that those in positions of power and trust must be held accountable for their actions.
