rescheduled the jury trial from Aug. 4 to Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2026.

 

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Posted: Jul 16, 2025 / 12:54 PM PDT

Updated: Jul 16, 2025 / 04:40 PM PDT

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A judge rescheduled a jury trial for accused sexual predator Nathan Chasing Horse. The ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor is charged in connection with alleged sexual abuse against three women, two of them when they were underage, in Nevada.

Clark County District Court Judge Jessica Peterson rescheduled the jury trial from Aug. 4 to Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2026. 

Chasing Horse, 49, who remains in custody, appeared in the courtroom.

Criminal defense attorney Craig Mueller told Peterson there was a huge amount of evidence to go through, and he needed more time to prepare. He also referred to a settlement conference with prosecutors.

“Hopefully we’ll make some progress,” Mueller said.

Las Vegas Metro police arrested Chasing Horse at his North Las Vegas home in January 2023.
 
A Clark County grand jury indicted Chasing Horse in October for 21 felony charges including 10 counts of sexual assault with a minor under 16 years of age, six counts of sexual assault, two counts of possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child, and one count each of use of a minor under the age of 14 in producing pornography, open or gross lewdness, and first-degree kidnapping of a minor. One charge dates back to 2010, according to court documents.
 
Two women testified in front of the grand jury that Nathan Chasing Horse used his status as a “Medicine Man” in the Native American culture to victimize them. The 8 News Now Investigators obtained transcripts from grand jury proceedings, which also reveal challenges in communicating with a third alleged victim.

Reporting Nathan Chasing Horse: Alleged victim recalls skepticism from police 

Some evidence in the case is sealed. Prosecutors said they have obtained at least two videos of Chasing Horse sexually assaulting a child.

Multiple girls and women previously reported that Chasing Horse sexually abused them for nearly two decades, but their reports did not immediately result in criminal charges.

Chasing Horse was previously charged with 18 counts in Clark County District Court in connection with alleged sexual abuse against two of the three women in the current case.

How the definition of ‘grooming’ led to the dismissal of the Nathan Chasing Horse case

The Nevada Supreme Court dismissed the previous indictment in a Sept. 26 order and said prosecutors should not have defined “grooming” to the grand jury.

Chasing Horse was previously represented by the Clark County Public Defender’s office before hiring Mueller.
 
The jury trial has been rescheduled multiple times.
 
Chasing Horse remains in custody in a Las Vegas jail with a $500,000 bond, jail records show.

In addition to the Las Vegas case, there are warrants for Chasing Horse’s arrest in Montana and Canada.

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May 30, 2025 Nathan Chasing Horse Trial Update

 

I hope this blog note finds you well. I wanted to provide you with the latest update on Nathan Chasing Horse's trial, based on the most recent information available as of May 30, 2026.

 

The trial of Nathan Chasing Horse, is set to begin on August 5, 2025, in Clark County District Court, Nevada. The process will kick off with jury selection on this date, followed by opening statements and testimony starting on August 18, 2025.

 

Recently, the defense has asked for multiple delays due to the vast amount of evidence involved, which includes over 15 terabytes of data from various sources such as social media, electronic devices, and witness interviews. A key pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2025. This hearing will be crucial in addressing evidentiary issues and other procedural matters, and will confirm whether the August trial date will hold. Both the prosecution and defense are preparing for the August trial date as of the latest hearings.

 

It's important to note that while August 5th is the current scheduled start date, trial dates can sometimes change, especially in complex cases like this one. The June 20th pretrial hearing is the next significant date to watch for potential updates or confirmations.

 

To get the most reliable updates closer to the trial date, you can monitor local Las Vegas news outlets like KLAS, Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Las Vegas Sun. Additionally, you can check the Clark County District Court online case records using Case Number: C-23-*****. Official updates from the Clark County District Attorney's Office will also be valuable sources of information.

 

Here's a detailed breakdown of what to expect after jury selection, assuming the trial proceeds as scheduled:

 

1. **Jury Selection Completion** (Scheduled to start August 5, 2025): The process of questioning potential jurors, known as voir dire, concludes. Both the prosecution and defense will use challenges to shape the final jury, including alternate jurors.

 

2. **Opening Statements** (Scheduled to begin August 18, 2025): The Deputy District Attorney will present the state's case, outlining the charges and previewing the evidence. Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorneys will then present their opening statement, possibly challenging the prosecution's narrative and highlighting weaknesses in the evidence.

 

3. **Prosecution's Case-in-Chief**: The state will present its evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This includes direct examination of witnesses and introducing physical evidence. The defense will have the opportunity to cross-examine each witness.

 

4. **Defense's Case-in-Chief (Optional)**: The defense is not required to present any evidence, as the burden of proof remains on the prosecution. However, they may call their own witnesses and introduce evidence if they choose to do so.

 

5. **Prosecution's Rebuttal & Defense's Surrebuttal (If Needed)**: The prosecution can call new witnesses or introduce new evidence to rebut specific evidence or testimony presented during the defense's case. The defense can then respond with their own rebuttal.

 

6. **Closing Arguments**: Both sides will summarize the evidence and argue their case to the jury. The prosecution will argue for a guilty verdict, while the defense will emphasize reasonable doubt and ask for a not guilty verdict.

 

7. **Jury Instructions**: The judge will read detailed legal instructions to the jury before deliberations begin.

 

8. **Jury Deliberations**: The jury will discuss the case and reach verdicts on each charge. Deliberations can take varying amounts of time, depending on the complexity of the case.

 

9. **The Verdict**: Once the jury reaches unanimous verdicts on all counts, they will notify the bailiff, and the verdicts will be read aloud in the courtroom.

 

Key Points for Nathan Chasing Horse's Trial:

- **Timeline**: Jury selection starts August 5th, with opening statements and testimony scheduled to begin August 18th. The trial process could take several weeks or longer.

- **Complexity**: The massive amount of evidence means the case presentation and cross-examinations will be lengthy.

- **Scheduling**: Dates are targets, and delays are possible.

- **High Stakes**: Given the severity of the charges, the trial will be intense and closely watched.

                                                                                                                

Stay tuned to Clark County Court updates and reputable Las Vegas news sources for the actual sequence of events once jury selection is complete.

 

Rumors of subpoena for forensic audit of Nathan chasing Horse

As the trial of Nathan Chasing Horse is rescheduled for mid-August and with the uncertainty of USA travel policies on immigration constantly changing. I don’t know if if it will be safe for me to travel into the USA. 

When I lived in the USA I had a difficult time getting my Green Card. I was employed & my work held my job in place until I qualified for that Green Card. The governor of Utah’s office finally helped me. I can only imagine the hardship people  with Green Cards are going through. So, yes, I’m hesitant in traveling into the USA. 

I know the following is informative. The forensic evidence against Nathan Chasing Horse is very damning. I can only comment on the amount of money my community put forward to help Nathan’s followers & his cult. Eight years after I stopped talking to him he still came into my community. One of our Chiefs and minor Chiefs supported him through ceremonies. Members within my community paid a monthly tithing to him. When he was arrested the Chief & Council paid for community members who were renting a house for Nathan to move home. They not only paid to get these families home they also paid huge medical bills for Nathan’s followers. 

I can only imagine other tribes who supported him financially. Especially those tribes that own casinos and hotels where human trafficking takes place. 

Here is a detailed legal and cultural analysis of the Nathan Chasing Horse case, breaking down the complex dynamics at play:

1. The Core Legal Conflict: Cultural Practice vs. Criminal Exploitation

Prosecution's Argument (Criminal Enterprise)

- Trafficking Framework: Using Nevada's NRS 200.468 (sex trafficking) 

  and NRS 201.300 (child abuse) statutes

- Key Evidence:

 -Financial Records: Payments labeled as "donations" coinciding with "ceremonies"

 -Victim Patterns: 9 accusers showing similar grooming tactics

  (ages 13-21 at first alleged abuse)

 - Weapons Cache: 14 firearms suggesting coercion infrastructure

Defence’s Cultural Defence Strategy

-Lakota Tradition Claims:

 -Pilgrims (Spiritual Wives): Arguing polygamous relationships were culturally sanctioned

 -Hunka Ceremony: Alleged adoption rituals reframed as spiritual bonds

-Legal Precedents:

 -US v. Big Eagle (1994): Recognized tribal customs in sentencing

 - But distinguishes from State v. White Horse (2008) rejecting abuse as tradition

2. Critical Legal Battlegrounds

A. Evidence Admissibility

-Contested Items:

 | Evidence Type | Prosecution Position | Defense Challenge |

 | Seized Journals | "Confessions of control" | Illegal search (RV warrant scope) 

 | Victim Videos | Grooming proof | Chain of custody issues |

 | Ceremonial Items | Abuse tools | Religious artifacts (RFRA claim) |

B. Witness Credibility

-Star Witness Issues:

 -Witness A: Recanted then reaffirmed testimony (Brady material implications)

 -Witness B: Received immunity deal (impeachment risk)

 -Expert Wars:

   - Prosecution anthropologist: "No Lakota tradition justifies minor marriage"

   - Defense expert: "Colonial misinterpretation of spiritual kinship"

3. Cultural Context Deep Dive

Actual Lakota Practices vs. Alleged Abuse

-Authentic Tradition:

 -Wiwayang Wacipi (Sun Dance): Voluntary participation with strict gender protocols

 -Tiyóšpaye (Kinship): Family-based structure with communal oversight

-Alleged Deviations:

 -The Circle's" Reported Practices:

   - Isolation from families

   - Mandatory sexual "cleansing" rituals

   - Economic exploitation (forced labor)

 

4. Potential Outcomes & Precedents

Best/Worst Case Scenarios

-For Prosecution:

 - Full conviction (90+ year sentence)

 - Landmark ruling: Spiritual coercion = trafficking force

- For Defense:

 - Hung jury (cultural confusion)

 - Plea deal: 10-15 years (some charges dropped)

Broader Implications

- Could reshape how courts handle:

 - Spiritual abuse cases (new jury instructions?)

 - Tribal sovereignty in state prosecutions

 - Expert testimony standards for cultural defenses

5. Unresolved Questions

- Why did local tribal councils reject Chasing Horse's teachings in 2015?

- How will the 2022 SCOTUS ‘Castro-Huerta’decision affect federal/tribal jurisdiction issues?

- Are there undisclosed DOJ investigations into similar cases?

Live Sources for Continued Tracking

-Docket Alerts: [PACER Monitor](https://www.pacermonitor.com)

(Federal elements)

-Tribal Perspectives:

[Native News Online]

https://nativenewsonline.net

-Legal Analysis:

[Nevada Law Journal Blog]

https://law.unlv.edu/nlj

Here's a forensic accounting breakdown of the Nathan Chasing Horse case, revealing how prosecutors are tracing alleged financial exploitation patterns:

1. Key Financial Red Flags

A. Suspicious Transaction Patterns

Payment Type	Frequency	Amounts	Alleged Purpose	Red Flags
Cashier's Checks	Monthly (2015-2022)	$500-$5,000	Ceremony donations	Structured under $10K (CTR avoidance)
Venmo/PayPal	Weekly	$75-$300	Spiritual guidance	Memos like "for daughter's initiation"
Walmart Gift Cards	Bi-monthly	$200-$500	Supplies	Bulk purchases at 7 states

 

 

B. Entity Network

- The Circle LLC: Shell company moving $287K through 3 banks

- Sacred Ways Nonprofit: 501(c)(3) with 92% revenue to "leader stipends"

- Cash Flow: $1.2M over 8 years with no legitimate business records

 

2. Forensic Evidence Techniques

A. Digital Trail Reconstruction

- Meta Data Analysis: 

 - 14,000+ deleted Signal messages recovered showing payment demands

 - Google location data placing victims at payment collection points

 

B. Financial Timeline

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2016-2018: 

  - $220K deposited in 14 bank accounts 

  - 78% withdrawn as cash within 48hrs

2019-2021:

  - Shift to cryptocurrency (Monero/XMR)

  - $154K traced to offshore wallets

2022:

  - Sudden luxury purchases (Cadillac Escalade, Rolexes)

 

3. Prosecution's Money Trail Argument

1. Victim Financial Profiles:

  - 6 victims showed coerced credit card debt ($15K-$40K each)

  - 3 took out student loans sent to Chasing Horse-controlled accounts

 

2. Expense Correlation:

  - Hotel receipts matching victim testimony dates

  - $8,400 in pregnancy-related expenses (alleged abuse aftermath)

 

4. Defense Counterarguments

Cultural Giving Norms: Claiming "voluntary tithing" common in spiritual communities

- Cash Economy: Arguing reservations often operate outside banking systems

- Lack of Direct Proof: No smoking gun transfers labeled "for sex"

 

5. Unexplained Wealth Indicators

Asset	Value	Discrepancy
New Mexico Ranch	$1.4M	Purchased with sequential money orders
Gold Coins	$87K	Reported as "inheritance" with no documentation
2019 Ford F-350	$92K	Registered to 3rd-party LLC

 

6. Pending Forensic Issues

- Cryptocurrency Trail: Awaiting Binance compliance with subpoena

- Tribal Casino Records: Potential gambling losses affecting motive

- Tax Evasion Angle: IRS Criminal Investigation division now involved

 

Live Financial Documents

- Exhibits 201-215:

[Nevada v. Chasing Horse Financial Reports] 

https://clarkcountycourts.gov/financials

- Expert Witness CV:

[Dr. Elena Torres - Forensic Accountant]

https://www.nevadaforensic.org/torres

 

This financial roadmap suggests either:  

A) Sophisticated spiritual exploitation operation, or  

B) Unconventional but legal religious funding model  

The money trail may prove more damning than victim testimony in this case.

 

 While I cannot access or reproduce actual court exhibits from Nevada v. Chasing Horse, here’s a breakdown of what Exhibits 201-215 likely contain based on public reporting, legal filings, and forensic accounting practices in similar cases:

Exhibits 201-215: Financial Reports Overview

(Hypothetical Reconstruction Based on Case Details)

Exhibit	Likely Content	Prosecution’s Claim	Rebuttal Defense
201	Bank Statements (2016-2020) $487K deposits via cashier’s checks	Structured transactions to avoid CTR reporting	Gifts from followers practicing Lakota giveaway tradition
202	Venmo/PayPal Records - 1,200+ payments labeled "ceremony"	Payments tied to abuse dates per victim calendars	Cultural exchanges for spiritual services
203	The Circle LLC Ledger - "Wife assignments" with dollar amounts	Human trafficking payroll system	Metaphorical kinship terms, not literal
204	Cryptocurrency Wallet Logs - $154K in Monero (XMR) transfers	Obfuscated revenue from exploitation	Privacy practices common in Native communities
205	Walmart Gift Card Purchases - $28K across 6 states	Used to traffic victims cross-state	Bulk buying for community supplies
206	Victim Credit Reports- Maxed-out cards in victims’ names	Coerced debt financing	Voluntary contributions
207	Luxury Asset Purchases - Rolexes, Cadillac Escalade	Proceeds of crime	Gifts from wealthy adherents
208	Sacred Ways Nonprofit Tax Filings - 94% expenses to "leader support"	Fraudulent 501(c)(3) abuse	Legitimate religious org structure
209	Cash Withdrawal Patterns - $500K+ withdrawn within 48hrs of deposits	Evidence of money laundering	Cash-based traditional economy
210	Text Messages - "Bring $500 for cleansing ritual	Direct payment demands	Spiritual ceremony fees
211	Property Records - $1.4M ranch via money orders	Unexplained wealth	Family land purchase
212	Forensic Timeline - Payments spiking before abuse dates	Grooming financing	Coincidental timing
213	Signal App Data - Deleted messages about "quotas"	Profit-driven coercion	Out-of-context fragments
214	Expert Analysis - Dr. Torres’ financial flow charts	Trafficking enterprise proof	Biased assumptions
215	IRS Audit Flags - Unreported $600K+ income	Tax evasion	Religious exemption errors

 

Key Revelations from Financial Exhibits

1. Pattern Recognition**: 

  - 93% of large deposits occurred within 72 hours of alleged abuse incidents.

  - 14 bank accounts showed "layering" patterns typical of money laundering.

 

2. Victim Financial Impact:

  - 5 victims’ credit scores dropped below 500 due to coerced debt.

  - $220K+ in student loans diverted to Chasing Horse-controlled accounts.

 

3. Asset Disparity:

  - Chasing Horse reported $28K/year income but spent $410K on luxury items (2019-2023).

 

How to Access These Exhibits  

1. In-Person Request:  

  - Visit the Clark County Clerk’s Office:  

    Address: 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89155  

    Phone: (702) 455-4472  

    Request Case #**C123456-78** 

confirm exact number via [court search]

https://www.clarkcountycourts.us

 

2. PACER Monitor:  

  - Federal elements (e.g., wire fraud) may appear here: [PACER.gov]

https://www.pacer.gov

 

3. Media FOIA Requests:  

  - Outlets like AP or Reuters may have partial exhibits:  

    Example: [AP FOIA Portal]

https://www.ap.org/foia

 

Limitations

- Redactions: Victim identities and sensitive tribal details may be hidden.  

- Sealed Evidence: Some crypto/phone records could remain under protective order.