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Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Nathan Chasing Horse received a life sentence following his conviction on multiple sexual assault charges. The case involved allegations from Indigenous women and girls. (sources: foxnews, theguardian, cbsnews, ap, cbc)
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ModernAction Briefing
A jury found Nathan Chasing Horse guilty of sexual assault, leading to a life sentence imposed by a Nevada judge. The charges included assaults against Indigenous women and girls.
- Chasing Horse was convicted on 13 of 21 charges related to sexual assault.
- The victims included three Indigenous women and girls, with one victim being 14 years old when the assaults began.
- The case highlighted the exploitation of his position as a spiritual leader.
Why it matters
The sentencing underscores ongoing issues of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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