Judge Orders ‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris To Stay In Jail Until Trial For Child Porn Charge

Topline

Cheer star Jerry Harris will remain in jail until he is tried for a child pornography charge, a federal judge in Chicago ruled Friday, saying the evidence shows Harris would be a “danger to the community if released.”

Key Facts

Key Background

Harris was charged in September with one count of producing child pornography and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years. Harris allegedly asked at least 10 boys to send sexually explicit photos and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy, according to prosecutors. 

Tangent

Harris became famous for his role in the 2020 Netflix documentary series Cheer, which followed the Navarro College cheerleading squad in Corsicana, Texas. 

Further Reading

‘Cheer’ star to remain locked up on child porn charges (Associated Press)

Government’s Motion For Pretrial Detention 

Defendant’s Motion For Pretrial Release On Conditions