A federal court has handed down a life sentence to Nathan Chasing Horse, the acclaimed actor known for his role in the 1990 film Dances With Wolves. The conviction stems from multiple counts of sexual assault perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls. The sentencing marks a significant legal conclusion to a high-profile case involving serious allegations within Native American communities. Chasing Horse will become eligible for parole only after serving a minimum of 37 years in federal prison.

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