'Dances With Wolves' actor’s sex abuse trial on hold as he seeks dismissal
foxnews.comThe Nevada trial for a "Dances With Wolves" actor accused of sexually abusing indigenous women and girls for more than a decade is on hold indefinitely, a state judge confirmed this week.
Nathan Chasing Horse, 46, who played Smiles a Lot in the 1990 film, has been charged with sexual assault of a minor, kidnapping, lewdness and child abuse along with accusations he runs a cult and takes underage wives.
His trial was expected to start in May, but on Wednesday, Chasing Horse’s public defender Kristy Holston asked for a hold on the proceedings after they asked the state Supreme Court to toss his indictment.
Chasing Horse was arrested in January and was indicted in February. He is charged with 18 felonies. In March, he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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