Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in the film “Dances With Wolves,” faces sustained allegations of leading a cult, taking underage wives, and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls over decades. The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected Chasing Horse’s request to dismiss an 18-count indictment, allowing the prosecution to proceed with their criminal case. The 47-year-old actor has been in custody since his arrest in January near his North Las Vegas residence, which he reportedly shared with five wives.

Chasing Horse pleaded not guilty to charges including sexual assault of a minor, kidnapping, and child abuse. His defense team argued for the case’s dismissal, claiming the sexual encounters were consensual and criticizing the indictment as an overreach by the Clark County district attorney’s office. They contended that some evidence presented to the grand jury, such as a definition of grooming, biased the state’s case.

However, law enforcement authorities assert that since his role in “Dances With Wolves,” Chasing Horse built a reputation as a self-proclaimed medicine man. Allegedly, he exploited this status to gain access to vulnerable girls and women, with abuse allegations spanning multiple U.S. states, including Nevada, Montana, and South Dakota. The indictment details these allegations, which began in the early 2000s.

One particularly distressing account involves a 14-year-old victim. Prosecutors claim Chasing Horse told her that ancestral spirits instructed him to have sex with her, exploiting her vulnerability and trust.

In addition to the charges upheld in Nevada, Chasing Horse also faces a charge of sexual assault in British Columbia, Canada, for allegations in the village of Keremeos in September 2018. The Tsuut’ina First Nation police in Alberta have issued warrants for his arrest and are collaborating with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in the investigation. They believe there may be other victims in Alberta and are encouraging those affected to come forward.

These charges and the sustained allegations paint a picture of a man who used his influence and spiritual claims to exploit and abuse vulnerable individuals over a significant period. The case is set to proceed, with a trial scheduled to begin on May 1.

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