Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault

Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor known for his role in Dances With Wolves, was convicted by a United States — Nevada jury on 13 of 21 charges of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. Prosecutors stated that Nathan Chasing Horse exploited his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on his victims, some of whom were underage. He faces a minimum of 25 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 11. The case has drawn attention to the issue of violence against Native women. Nathan Chasing Horse also faces sex crime charges in other US states and in Canada — British Columbia, where prosecutors will determine next steps after his US sentencing.