Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was convicted on April 1, 2026, in Nevada, on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, with prosecutors alleging he exploited his reputation as a Lakota medicine man. As of April 2, 2026, a judge rejected a motion to vacate the guilty verdict, dismissing the defense's argument that victims' applications for crime victim funds constituted a bribe. Chasing Horse faces a minimum of 25 years in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for April 27, 2026. A Nevada jury found Chasing Horse guilty on 13 of 21 charges on January 30, 2026, including sexual assault of a minor and possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child.
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2026
7 updatesA 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
2024
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2024
3 updatesCharges were refiled against Chasing Horse in Nevada, including new allegations of recording sexual abuse of a minor.
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.
2023
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2023
3 updatesThe Nevada Supreme Court initially denied Chasing Horse's request to dismiss the indictment, allowing the 18-count criminal case to proceed.
Federal charges were filed against Chasing Horse in the U.S.
Authorities raided Chasing Horse's North Las Vegas home and arrested him on sexual assault charges, where he was reportedly living with five wives.
2022
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2022
1 updateA police tip was received, initiating an investigation into Chasing Horse's alleged sexual assaults.
2018
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2018
1 updateJanessa Lambert alleges Chasing Horse sexually assaulted her in her British Columbia home.
2015
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2015
1 updateTribal leaders on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation banned Chasing Horse due to allegations of human trafficking, spiritual abuse, and intimidation.
2012
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2012
1 updateThe main accuser, then 14 years old, was allegedly sexually assaulted by Chasing Horse, who used spiritual manipulation to coerce her.
2010
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2010
1 updateRecordings of Chasing Horse sexually abusing a girl under 14 were allegedly made, later found on cellphones in his home.
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