Did Jerry from Cheer get convicted?

CHICAGO — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

How long did Jerry get sentenced?

Jerry was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison, appearing in court and telling his victims, “I am ashamed as I know that I took advantage of your youth and weakness. I was wrong and selfish.

Where is Jerry Harris now?

This Wednesday, Harris was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison with eight years of supervised release after he serves his sentence.

How did they find out about Jerry from Cheer?

One of the boys told police that Harris solicited oral sex from him in a bathroom during a cheerleading event they both attended.

What episode does Jerry go to jail Cheer?

The second season of “Cheer,” which was released on Netflix last month, addressed the allegations head-on in episode 5, titled “Jerry.” His teammates recalled their shock at hearing about his arrest, and the episode included an interview with the twin brothers who first came forward about Harris and their mother.

Is Jerry from Cheer still in jail 2022?

On July 6, 2022, the 22-year-old cheerleader was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his crimes, and another eight years of supervised release afterwards.