Nathan Chasing Horse sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment, on April 27, 2026, in Nevada, for multiple sexual assault convictions. As of April 28, 2026: Chasing Horse is serving a life sentence with parole eligibility after 37 years. He was found guilty in January 2026 on 13 charges, including 10 counts of sexual assault on a minor, with victims as young as 14. Prosecutors alleged he exploited his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to victimize others.
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April 2026 — 4 developments
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment, for multiple sexual assault convictions.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment, for multiple sexual assault convictions. He was found guilty in January 2026 on 13 charges, including 10 counts of sexual assault on a minor, with victims as young as 14.
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, with parole eligibility after 37 years.
Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, with parole eligibility after 37 years. A Nevada judge delivered the sentence on April 27, 2026, following his conviction on 13 charges, including assaults on a minor.
A judge rejected a motion to vacate the guilty verdict for actor Nathan Chasing Horse, who was convicted of multiple sexual assault charges.
A judge rejected a motion to vacate the guilty verdict for actor Nathan Chasing Horse, who was convicted of multiple sexual assault charges. The defense's argument that victims' applications for crime victim funds constituted a bribe was dismissed by prosecutors. Chasing Horse faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been convicted on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been convicted on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls. Prosecutors alleged he exploited his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to victimize others. His sentencing is now scheduled for April 27, 2026, and he faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.
March 2026 — 1 developments
The sentencing for Nathan Chasing Horse, convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, has been delayed by one week and is now scheduled for March 18, 2026.
The sentencing for Nathan Chasing Horse, convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, has been delayed by one week and is now scheduled for March 18, 2026. A Nevada jury found Chasing Horse guilty on 13 of 21 charges on January 30, 2026, with many convictions stemming from allegations involving a victim who was 14 when the abuse started. Chasing Horse, who has denied all accusations, faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.
January 2026 — 4 developments
Following his conviction, Nathan Chasing Horse was ordered to undergo a sex offender evaluation.
Following his conviction, Nathan Chasing Horse was ordered to undergo a sex offender evaluation.
A Nevada jury convicted Nathan Chasing Horse on 13 of 21 charges, including sexual assault of a minor and possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child.
A Nevada jury convicted Nathan Chasing Horse on 13 of 21 charges, including sexual assault of a minor and possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child.
The jury trial for Nathan Chasing Horse commenced in Las Vegas, where he faced 21 charges.
The jury trial for Nathan Chasing Horse commenced in Las Vegas, where he faced 21 charges.
Chasing Horse was removed from court for interrupting the judge before his sexual abuse trial officially began in Las Vegas.
Chasing Horse was removed from court for interrupting the judge before his sexual abuse trial officially began in Las Vegas.
October 2024 — 1 developments
Charges were refiled against Chasing Horse in Nevada, including new allegations of recording sexual abuse of a minor.
Charges were refiled against Chasing Horse in Nevada, including new allegations of recording sexual abuse of a minor.
September 2024 — 2 developments
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss their case against Chasing Horse without prejudice, following the state Supreme Court's decision.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss their case against Chasing Horse without prejudice, following the state Supreme Court's decision.
The Nevada Supreme Court ordered the dismissal of the initial state indictment against Chasing Horse due to grand jury errors, but left open the possibility of refiling charges.
The Nevada Supreme Court ordered the dismissal of the initial state indictment against Chasing Horse due to grand jury errors, but left open the possibility of refiling charges.
December 2023 — 1 developments
The Nevada Supreme Court initially denied Chasing Horse's request to dismiss the indictment, allowing the 18-count criminal case to proceed.
The Nevada Supreme Court initially denied Chasing Horse's request to dismiss the indictment, allowing the 18-count criminal case to proceed.
February 2023 — 1 developments
Federal charges were filed against Chasing Horse in the U.
Federal charges were filed against Chasing Horse in the U.S.
January 2023 — 1 developments
Authorities raided Chasing Horse's North Las Vegas home and arrested him on sexual assault charges, where he was reportedly living with five wives.
Authorities raided Chasing Horse's North Las Vegas home and arrested him on sexual assault charges, where he was reportedly living with five wives.
October 2022 — 1 developments
A police tip was received, initiating an investigation into Chasing Horse's alleged sexual assaults.
A police tip was received, initiating an investigation into Chasing Horse's alleged sexual assaults.
January 2018 — 1 developments
Janessa Lambert alleges Chasing Horse sexually assaulted her in her British Columbia home.
Janessa Lambert alleges Chasing Horse sexually assaulted her in her British Columbia home.
January 2015 — 1 developments
Tribal leaders on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation banned Chasing Horse due to allegations of human trafficking, spiritual abuse, and intimidation.
Tribal leaders on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation banned Chasing Horse due to allegations of human trafficking, spiritual abuse, and intimidation.
January 2012 — 1 developments
The main accuser, then 14 years old, was allegedly sexually assaulted by Chasing Horse, who used spiritual manipulation to coerce her.
The main accuser, then 14 years old, was allegedly sexually assaulted by Chasing Horse, who used spiritual manipulation to coerce her.
January 2010 — 1 developments
Recordings of Chasing Horse sexually abusing a girl under 14 were allegedly made, later found on cellphones in his home.
Recordings of Chasing Horse sexually abusing a girl under 14 were allegedly made, later found on cellphones in his home.