US former actor Nathan Chasing Horse<\/b> has been sentenced to at least 37 years in prison<\/b> for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. The 49-year-old, known for his role in Dances With Wolves<\/i>, was previously convicted of 13 charges<\/b>, primarily related to the assault of three women, one of whom was just 14 years old<\/b> when the abuse began.<\/p>\nExploiting a Spiritual Position<\/h3>\n
Chasing Horse, also known as Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, held a reputation as a “medicine man” among Indigenous tribes across the US and Canada. Accusers and their families testified in a Nevada court that he exploited his position as a spiritual leader, with multiple victims seeking his help during ceremonies or for medical assistance.<\/p>\n
One of his victims, Corena Leone-LaCroix<\/b>, who was 14 when the abuse started and bravely came forward publicly, shared her profound loss: “There is no way to get back the youth, the childhood loss, my first time, my first kiss, the graduation I never got to have.” She added, according to the Associated Press, “The life that little girl could have lived has been taken from me forever.”<\/p>\nJudge’s Condemnation<\/h3>\n
Before delivering the sentence, Judge Jessica Peterson sternly addressed Chasing Horse, stating he “preyed on women’s spirituality” and “manipulated them for your own personal gratification.”<\/p>\n
As an actor, Chasing Horse was most recognized for his portrayal of a young member of South Dakota’s Sioux tribe in the Oscar-winning 1990 film Dances With Wolves<\/i>. Jurors heard compelling testimony from three women who detailed their sexual assaults by Chasing Horse. He was ultimately found guilty of 13 out of the 21 charges he faced. Deputy District Attorney Bianca Pucci informed the jury that he had “spun a web of abuse” for nearly 20 years<\/b>, even telling Leone-LaCroix that spirits demanded she surrender her virginity to save her mother, who had cancer.<\/p>\nParole Eligibility and Support<\/h3>\n
Chasing Horse, who denied all allegations, will be eligible for parole after serving 37 years of his sentence. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the issues raised in this story, details of organizations offering information and support are available at BBC ActionLine or similar local support services.<\/p>\n
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