Verdict Announcement: Nathan Chasing Horse Sexual Abuse Trial Coverage on NewNow.com
The verdict in the Nathan Chasing Horse sexual abuse trial has been reached by a jury consisting of nine women and three men. NewNow.com will provide live streaming coverage of the verdict announcement. The jury deliberated on 21 counts related to three alleged sexual abuse victims, two of whom were minors at the time. Chasing Horse, 49, was arrested at his North Las Vegas residence in January 2023, and the trial commenced on January 20. After the defense rested its case and Chasing Horse chose not to testify, closing statements were presented on January 28. The jury, comprising nine women and three men, began deliberations on January 29.
Throughout the trial, witnesses for the state testified that Chasing Horse exploited his position as a "Medicine Man" in the indigenous community to manipulate underage girls and women, referring to his followers as 'The Circle.' Defense attorney Craig Mueller characterized the case as a "divorce case" rather than a criminal matter, particularly in relation to allegations from Corena Leone-Lacroix. Mueller also highlighted the absence of conclusive evidence like DNA, while prosecutors emphasized the credibility of the alleged victims' testimonies. Chasing Horse, identified as a "Rosebud Sioux Indian, Lakota Tribe," faces warrants in Montana and Canada and has been barred from multiple reservations.
Chasing Horse has been in custody since his arrest in January 2023 at his North Las Vegas home following a police raid. The trial's conclusion marks a significant milestone in the legal proceedings surrounding the allegations against him. The verdict will be announced in court, and viewers can tune in to NewNow.com for live coverage of this pivotal moment in the case.