Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor known for his role in “Dances With Wolves,” was sentenced to life in prison by a Nevada district judge on April 27, 2026, after being convicted of 13 felony counts related to the sexual assault of Indigenous women and girls. The conviction followed a lengthy investigation and his 2023 arrest in North Las Vegas, where authorities revealed that Chasing Horse exploited his status as a Lakota medicine man to lead a cult and abuse victims across multiple states over two decades. Survivors and their families testified about the deep psychological trauma and spiritual betrayal they endured.

Despite maintaining his innocence and calling the verdict a “miscarriage of justice,” Chasing Horse was sentenced based on overwhelming evidence, including videos of assaults, firearms, narcotics, and testimony about a “suicide pill” pact among his wives. Legal issues continue for Chasing Horse beyond Nevada, with outstanding warrants and ongoing investigations involving Canadian and other U.S. law enforcement agencies.