Nathan Chasing Horse Faces New Charges In Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case
Nathan Chasing Horse Faces New Charges In Ongoing Sex Trafficking Case...
Nathan Chasing Horse, the former "Dances With Wolves" actor and self-proclaimed spiritual leader, faces additional federal charges in a sweeping sex trafficking case. Prosecutors filed new documents Tuesday alleging he exploited his spiritual authority to coerce multiple victims into sexual acts across several states.
The case gained renewed attention this week after federal investigators revealed disturbing new details about Chasing Horse's alleged crimes. Court filings describe a pattern of manipulation, with victims reportedly told they would face "spiritual consequences" if they refused his demands.
Chasing Horse, now 49, was first arrested in January 2023 near Las Vegas following a months-long investigation. The new charges expand the case beyond Nevada to include alleged crimes in Montana, South Dakota, and Canada involving at least seven victims between 2000 and 2022.
Prosecutors say Chasing Horse used his fame from "Dances With Wolves" and his position in Native American spiritual circles to gain followers' trust. He allegedly presented himself as a "medicine man" while running what authorities describe as a cult-like group called The Circle.
The case has sparked broader conversations about abuse in spiritual communities. Several Native American organizations have publicly condemned Chasing Horse's alleged actions, emphasizing they don't reflect traditional Indigenous practices.
Chasing Horse remains in federal custody awaiting trial. If convicted on all charges, he faces life in prison. His defense attorneys maintain his innocence, calling the allegations "a gross misunderstanding of spiritual traditions."
The timing of the new filings coincides with increased public interest, as searches for Chasing Horse's name spiked 450% on Google this week. Legal analysts suggest the expanded charges indicate prosecutors have gathered substantial new evidence in the high-profile case.
