Judge sentences Nathan Chasing Horse 37 years to life in prison

LAS VEGAS (KSNV)— After a number of delays, Nathan Chasing Horse returned to a Downtown Las Vegas courtroom on Monday to obtain his prison sentence in his sexual abuse case.

A decide sentenced Chasing Horse to 37 years to life in prison.

In January, a Clark County jury discovered Chasing Horse responsible on 13 of the 21 counts filed in opposition to him, together with a number of counts of intercourse assault with a minor beneath 16.

He was acquired on the opposite eight costs. He has denied all the allegations.

Prosecutors Alleged Chasing Horserecognized for his function as Smiles A Lot in the movie “Dances With Wolves,” used his function as a self-professed drugs man to lead a cult and sexually abuse girls and youngsters.

(*37*) has been pushed again as Chasing Horse’s lawyer, Craig Mueller, sought to vacate the responsible verdict. He mentioned that two of the victims who testified at trial utilized for compensation from the Nevada Victims of Crime program. He questioned one software granted for $5,000 and argued it amounted to a bribe for testimony.

Judge Jessica Peterson ruled against Mueller’s motion After prosecutors mentioned the funds, which had not been paid out, had been to cowl any prices associated to therapy not lined by the sufferer’s insurance coverage.

Outside of Nevada, Chasing Horse additionally faces warrants for alleged crimes in Montana and Canada.

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