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Nathan Chasing Horse Convicted and Sentenced to Life for Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
A Nevada judge sentenced actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison on April 27, 2026, following his conviction on 13 charges related to sexual assault. The 49-year-old, known for his role in 'Dances With Wolves,' was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 at the time. He remains eligible for parole after 37 years and faces pending charges in Canada.
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LAS VEGAS — Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor known for his role in 'Dances With Wolves,' was sentenced to life in prison by a Nevada judge on April 27, 2026. The sentencing followed his conviction by a jury in January 2026 on 13 charges, mostly related to sexual assault. He was accused by three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began.
During the sentencing, Chasing Horse wore a navy blue Clark County Detention Center uniform and denied the charges against him. Accusers and their families told the judge 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.
One accuser, Corena Leone-LaCroix, was 14 years old in 2012 when Chasing Horse allegedly assaulted her.
Chasing Horse talks to his attorney Craig Mueller during his trial on charges of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls on Jan. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Mueller questioned the main accuser's credibility during the trial and later filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied. Prosecutors described how Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims over nearly 20 years. Chasing Horse was first arrested and indicted in 2023.
The British Columbia Prosecution Service charged him with sexual assault in February 2023 for an alleged offense in September 2018 near Keremeos, a village about four hours east of Vancouver. The case paused in November 2023 due to Chasing Horse's charges in the United States and resumed the following year.
