Trending Now - Nathan Chasing Horse Receives Life Sentence for Sexual Assault

WHO:

CBS News - Nathan Chasing Horse, actor known for "Dances With Wolves"

ABC News - Nathan Chasing Horse

WHAT:

CBS News - Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault.

CBS News - He was convicted on 13 of the 21 charges he faced.

WHERE:

CBS News - The sentencing took place in a court setting, though the specific location is not mentioned.

WHEN:

CBS News - The conviction occurred in January.

WHY:

CBS News - The charges were based on accusations from three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was 14 when the assaults began.

HOW:

CBS News - The legal process involved a trial where Chasing Horse faced multiple charges related to sexual assault.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 01:30 UTC)

Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor known for his role in "Dances With Wolves," has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on 13 of the 21 sexual assault charges he faced. The accusations came from three Indigenous women and girls, including one who was just 14 when the assaults began. The sentencing took place in a court setting, although the specific location has not been disclosed.