Wilson Chapman editorJerry Harris, the former star of hit Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for soliciting sex from minors.Per USA Today, Harris’ sentencing comes five months after the former reality star plead guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in a bathroom during a cheer competition and paying a 17-year-old to send him sexually explicit videos and photos.
Harris also admitted to similar conduct with other minors, but those charges were dropped in a plea agreement.Harris was first arrested for charges of child pornography in September 2020, months after the first season of “Cheer” debuted in January of that year.
The series, which follows the cheer squad of Navarro College competing in the Daytona national championship, was a critical success, with team member Harris becoming a fan favorite and minor celebrity.
Harris’ charges would later be addressed in the show’s second season earlier this year, which featured an episode dedicated to his case, including interviews with his victims.
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