‘Dances with Wolves’ actor arrested, accused of working intercourse cult, abusing younger women

After a months-long investigation, Dances with Wolves actor Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse was arrested and charged on suspicion of working a cult and sexually assaulting a mess of younger Indigenous women over the past 20 years.

The Las Vegas dwelling of Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, who goes by Nathan Chasing Horse, and his 5 wives was raided on Tuesday night, in line with The Associated Press, which first reported the story. Chasing Horse was arrested and brought into custody.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) mentioned Chasing Horse was arrested on six prices: sexual assault of a kid lower than 16 years previous, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of intercourse trafficking of an grownup and little one abuse/neglect.

He can also be accused of recording sexual assaults and arranging intercourse with the victims for different males who paid him.

Chasing Horse, 46, has not commented publicly on the fees towards him.

A 50-page search warrant by the LVMPD and obtained by The Associated Press accused Chasing Horse of being the chief of a cult referred to as The Circle.

Chasing Horse, who’s greatest recognized for his function because the younger Sioux tribe member Smiles a Lot within the Oscar-winning Kevin Costner movie Dances with Wolves, is acknowledged by many as a healer and non secular chief. Police allege Chasing Horse used this affect to abuse Indigenous women within the U.S. and Canada.

Las Vegas police recognized no less than six victims, some as younger as 13, within the search warrant. Police allege one among Chasing Horse’s wives was supplied to him as a “gift” when she was 15, whereas one other grew to become his spouse after turning 16.

“Nathan Chasing Horse used spiritual traditions and their belief system as a tool to sexually assault young girls on numerous occasions,” the warrant reads.

The allegations of abuse by Chasing Horse reportedly started within the early 2000s.

Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is dwelling to the Sicangu Sioux, one of many seven tribes of the Lakota nation.

According to the warrant, he was banished in 2015 from the Fort Peck Reservation in Poplar, Mont., amid allegations of human trafficking.

The LVMPD investigation is ongoing.

Canadian influence and doable victims

In a launch on Wednesday morning, the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service in Alberta mentioned it has been collaborating and sharing info with the LVMPD as a part of the investigation.

The launch added there could also be different victims in Alberta. The Tsuut’ina Nation police are working with the Calgary Police Service and different police businesses throughout the province to assist those that might need to come ahead.

Sgt. Nancy Farmer of the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service advised reporters on Tuesday that Chasing Horse traveled throughout Canada attending powwows, together with these held within the Tsuut’ina Nation.

She additionally mentioned his title has appeared in varied social media posts and the company is attempting to piece collectively the place he’s been.

These causes led the police service to consider there could also be extra victims in Canada, however particulars are scarce as a result of the investigation remains to be within the early levels.

“You can see that all over social media. It’s not a surprise to anybody. We’re paying special attention to this as we move forward in our investigation,” Farmer mentioned.

“It is our understanding that he traveled not solely all through the U.S. however actually all through Canada and attended powwows, celebrations in addition to (Sundance Film Festival).

“We’re hoping that some of the victims will come forward and work with us here so we’re able to provide support, either through a formal investigation or a support system because of the trauma they experienced.”

Farmer added the police service is reviewing historic sexual assault information and dealing with a devoted Crown prosecutor. The investigation will take a look at information way back to 10 to fifteen years in the past.

The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service has additionally contacted different provinces and different Crown prosecutors, in line with Farmer.

However, she mentioned officers can be taking particular care when investigating sexual assault incidents.

“There are no statute of limitations for criminal sexual assault, and we encourage anyone who has been a victim to report it even if it’s been many years since the incident occurred,” Farmer mentioned.

“We’re seeing if these people live on our nation and if we should be reaching out to them, obviously respecting the fact there could be a level of trauma.

“We have to be very considerate and kind when we’re moving forward on something such as this.”

The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentioned it encourages anybody who has been a sufferer of legal sexual offences and different critical crimes to report the incident, even when a few years have handed.

Anyone with info on this or different incidents is requested to contact the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service at 403-521-9660 or info@tsuutinapolice.com, the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or an area RCMP detachment.

Those affected may also contact the next sources beneath:

• Stoney Corrections/ Victim Services- 403-238-5649
• Alberta Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642
• Native Youth Crisis Hot Line – 1-877-209-1266
• Community Resources – 211 Alberta
• Crisis Text Line – Text CONNECT to 741741
• Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
• Health Link – 811
• Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or textual content CONNECT to 686868

They may also contact sources supplied by the National Centre for Truth Reconciliation.

— With information from The Associated Press 

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