Cheer's Jerry Harris under FBI investigation for allegedly soliciting sex from minors
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Per USA Today, the FBI is currently investigating allegations that Jerry Harris, the immensely cheerful breakout star of Netflix’s Cheer, solicited sex and sexually explicit photos from minors. Agents obtained and executed a search warrant in his Illinois home on Monday afternoon to supplement the investigation. “The FBI is conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity in the area,” FBI special agent Siobhan Johnson told USA Today. Though she did not provide further details, sources confirmed for the outlet that 21-year-old Harris, as of now, has not been criminally charged.
The investigation stems from reports made by cheer industry conglomerate Varsity to police in Florida and Texas after the company’s chief legal officer, Burton Brillhart, learned of “inappropriate sexual conduct.” Harris claimed to be working for the National Cheerleaders Association—a Varsity brand—on social media back in May of 2019.“As a result of the recent allegation, we have barred this person from having any affiliation with Varsity Brands or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, now and in the future,” he wrote.
According to USA Today’s report, Brillhart’s letters included screenshots of a Snapchat message that showed the top half of what appeared to be Harris’ head and a caption that allegedly read, “Would you ever want to ****” In addition, there was a shot of a text conversation featuring a “jeremy harris,” who informed the recipient that they had “found a place for [them] to do stuff.” Brillhart insists that the accusations stem from a time when Harris was not a Varsity employee. The ages of those involved in the allegations have not been revealed as of yet. Harris has not commented on the investigation.
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In the headline, I misread the show’s title as “Cheers” and thought, “Wait, what?” Cliff Clavin—what did you do?!
I had the same reaction- including assuming it would be cliff
It’s the mustache.
We well know it can’t be Coach.
“It’s a, uh, little known fact that the age of consent in parts of Europe is only twelve years old.”“Cliff, I am begging you to stop telling me that.”
Came here to post “Norm!” regardless of the story, was disappointed it’s some other show.I mean it’s bad he did that shit too.
Morn!(For the Star Trek nerds)
PORN!(for the pervs)
i don’t know most of the actors names so i immediately thought it was going to be the Norm guy, lol.
‘Norm!’‘No, not at all’.
During the time Diane was on the show she would say Norman after everyone said Norm. People seem to forget that part when they mention it.
One of the innumerable, small character details that made that show so great.
Username checks out 🙂
“Hey everbody!” “ NORM!….(norman)…. “
“What’s up, Normy?”
” My nipples! It’s freezing out there. “
“More!”
Me too, and I was like, that’s not how Cheers is spelled. . . . My bad.
I am so fuckin’ old.
Fucking amen, brother.
Are you sofa king old?
Same. Then I looked at the header and was all like, “I don’t remember a black guy regular in Cheers.”
My first thought was that they rebooted Cheers on some streaming service that I had never heard of.
I read that as well and freaked out. Not Norm!
I was like, “Jared Harris was on Cheers? And if so, why would you use that as his identifying show, when there’s Mad Men?”
I kept wondering “Who’s Jerry Harris on Cheers? That Paul guy who was in Office Space?”
No, not Paul! As Sam said, talk to Paul if you got a problem. He has a great outlook on life.
not just me then haha.
I knew I wasn’t the only one.
Not a little known fact I wanted to know.
I was very confused.. I was like.. Sam Malone’s illegitimate child?
I saw this article heading and thought “Wait, which one of those old dudes at the bar in Cheers is this Jerry Harris ?”Then I saw the picture and thought “Huh. The Cheers bar was hella white, (actually makes the cast of Friends look integrated) i think I’d remember if this guy was a regular on it …”
Tonight, on a very special Cheers …
For a bar in Boston, it was amazingly diverse. They had an Jewish/Italian waitress!
“…Jerry Harris, the immensely cheerful breakout star…”This article’s a little overly effusive in describing a pedophile for my liking!
This story would get a lot of attention either way, but he definitely was presented as extremely likeable on the show, so this is an even steeper fall from grace than it might have been for someone characterized as difficult.
15-20 years ago the feminist message to young women was “We’re sexual beings. Its our bodies and we can do whatever we want with whomever we want.” I guess they should have added the caveat “…but only within your peer group.”
Uh this is a weird comment but also Jerry is gay so
Does your job pay by the dumb comment?
If so are they hiring, because I can say dumb shit all day
Nilus at the job interview: “Let me start off by reading President Trump’s Twitter account.”
What the Hell, man?
“Well if you’re so smart, why can’t I rape you?”
Creepy fucking weirdo.
Remember that time I said it was like you have to fire off dumb takes or you’ll die?
This sounds like the worst reboot of Speed ever.
no way it’s worse than Speed 2, though
I don’t get it
Are you referring to “adults” and “children” as merely different peer groups you absolute creep?
You seem perpetually frustrated and perplexed that people promoting body autonomy and healthy sexual attitudes are also against rape.
Wait so he’s 21 and this happened before May 2019 when he was 19? Or 18?Seems like the ages of the people he was soliciting seems really important because either he has serious problems or the FBI is investigating a Black teenager trying to hook up with other teenagers who could be 2 or 3 years younger than him. Maybe I’m reading this wrong.
Not sure why they didn’t include the most important part-The criminal investigation is based on allegations brought by 14-year-old twin brothers. In interviews with USA TODAY, the boys described a pattern of harassment, both online and at cheer competitions, that started when they were 13 and Harris was 19. They said it continued for more than a year.There was also reportable kiddie porn on his phone.
I would like to know more information as Jerry was 19 on the date of the text messages, he could be texting a 17 year old – since he’s gay I could see homophobic parents taking it to the police in certain states. Very curious as to why its the fbi getting involved, but im sure more details will come sooner or later.
My thoughts exactly.
He reportedly also had kiddie porn.
Right. It seems like the reports to police came from Varsity – the cheerleading conglomerate, and there were incidents in multiple states so that may be why the FBI Is involved. But again it all really hinges on the ages of the other people. Even the possession of child pornography – presumably there were pictures sent if they were communicating via Snapchat. More details will have to come.
Not sure why the author left this out- it’s the most important part of the story:The criminal investigation is based on allegations brought by 14-year-old twin brothers. In interviews with USA TODAY, the boys described a pattern of harassment, both online and at cheer competitions, that started when they were 13 and Harris was 19. They said it continued for more than a year.
The hyperlinks say that the accusers were 13 when it began.
I had the same thought, but someone said the allegations were from 13/14 yr olds, when he was 19, so seems like a legit complaint
He was texting 13-year-old twin brothers.
Wow.
More details – 13 year olds are involved so this is disgusting. Sad, Jerry was such a happy positive figure. Can’t have any heros.
BLM yo!
I bet that nobody’s glad he came.
Oof. In multiple ways
“cheer industry conglomerate”What a bizarre combination of words.
What are three words that have never been in my kitchen?
Salmonella free zone?
Take that back!
I’m sure “Industry” and “Conglomerate” have been in your kitchen with all the processed foid out there.
No way you can tell me that isn’t a Guided By Voices b-side.
‘14 Cheer Industry Conglomerate Coldfront’
What is ‘The thing Eisenhower warned us about right after the Military-Industrial Complex’?
Norm!
…Norman.
You tricky apostrophe you
You should include these details in the story-The criminal investigation is based on allegations brought by 14-year-old twin brothers. In interviews with USA TODAY, the boys described a pattern of harassment, both online and at cheer competitions, that started when they were 13 and Harris was 19. They said it continued for more than a year.Without that, it’s not clear how absolutely awful this is. The twins came forward, they have been doing interviews.
Jeer
Man and here I thought that Sam guy just harassed the waitresses…
Whew, I mistook that for someone from ‘Cheers’ (i.e. the best comedy on TV EVER!) doing this sh..Never heard of this guy or ‘Cheer’, so carry on.
Awww Jerry nooooo! You were the lovable wholesome heart of the team!