Cheer Star Jerry Harris Faces 7 New Charges for Alleged Sex Crimes and Child Pornography

Jerry Harris.Photo: Getty Images Jerry Harris, the star of theNetflixdocuseriesCheerwho in September was arrested on a federal charge of child pornography, is now facing seven additional charges. He was also charged with one count of using the internet to allegedly “persuade, induce, and entice” one of the minors to engage in sexual activity. The alleged acts took place in Florida, Illinois and Texas. Harris rose to fame inCheer, a docuseries that follows Texas' Navarro College competitive cheerleading team....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Timothy Johnson

Cheer Star Jerry Harris Pleads Not Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Jerry Harris, star of theNetflixdocuseriesCheer,has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges of sexual misconduct. He did not appear in court in-person. Harris faces a minimum sentence of 15 years if convicted for each of the sexual exploitation charges and a minimum of 10 years for the enticement charge,ETreported. Harris has been behind bars since he was arrested in September on a federal charge for allegedly producing child pornography. He is accused of “enticing an underage boy to produce sexually explicit videos and photos of himself,” according to a statement from federal officials....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Kevin Clay

Cheer Star Morgan Simianer and Big Brother's Jackson Michie Spark Dating Rumors with Flirty Posts

Photo: Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Is Morgan Simianer starting the new year with a new man? TheCheerstar, 23, sparked dating rumors after sheposted a flirty TikTok videowithBig Brotheralum Jackson Michie on Thursday. In the clip, Simianer is seen mouthing the words, “I think you have a little crush on me,” with Michie, 25, replying, “Ew, no!” “Yeah, I think you do,” the cheerleader insists, prompting Michie to run up and wrap his arms around her....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Amy Cooper

Cheer's Lexi Brumback on How She Was Able to Return to Navarro College After Being Kicked Off Squad

Lexi Brumbackfrom Netflix’sCheeris opening up about why coach Monica Aldama gave her a second chance to be on the Navarro College cheer squad. Fans who have already watched the docu-series will remember that Lexi was kicked off the squad after theirbig winat the NCA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona, Florida, when illegal substances were found in her car. The talented tumbler explained in the video that Monica has a “zero-tolerance policy” when it comes to her cheerleaders breaking rules, something that was touched upon in the show as well....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Tami Lewis

Cheer's Monica Aldama Shares Moment from the Netflix Series That Made Her 'Nauseous' to Watch Back

Monica Aldama. The world is cheering for the star Navarro College athletes featured in Netflix’s latest series — and they can’t believe it. “I mean, we knew that when we filmed this that the cheerleading industry people would probably watch it because we’ve won a few times,” Aldama, 47, tells PEOPLE. “They would want to see what we’re doing, but we had no idea that the whole world would watch it....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Cameron Adams

Cheerios Introduces Toasted Coconut Flavor

Photo: General Mills Cheerios just got a tropical makeover with their latest flavor, Toasted Coconut. Toasted Coconut Cheerios promise to bring “the sweet, exotic taste of a relaxing tropical getaway right to your breakfast bowl,” according to the Cheerios website—and we’re hoping they make good on this promise as the dreary fall weather hits. This is the latest variation of the classic cereal from the company, who debutedBlueberry Cheeriosin April. Other fun flavors include Peach, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Banana Nut....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Benjamin Bray

Cheerleader Accused of Killing Baby Allegedly Said 'My Parents Are Going to Kill Me' for Pregnancy

An Ohio woman accused of killing and burying her newborn daughter was upset and worried when she learned she was pregnant, according to testimony introduced during her murder trial on Thursday. Brooke Skylar Richardson, now 20, is charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment after her newborn was found buried in her backyard. She has pleaded not guilty. Richardson allegedly told police that she went to the doctor to confirm the pregnancy....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · John Wallace

Cheerleader Accused of Killing Baby Has Personality Disorder, Was Sexually Abused, Says Psychologist

A psychiatrist took the stand on Wednesday morning and told the jury thatBrooke Skylar Richardsonwas sexually abused and suffers from a “personality disorder” in which she feels like she must please authority figures. Richardson, now 20, is facing trial for aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse and child endangerment. She has pleaded not guilty. On Tuesday, a judge threw out a charge of tampering with evidence, saying that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof on that charge....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Stephanie Tyler

Cheerleader Accused of Killing Newborn Baby Had Eating Disorder, Brother Says at Trial

The brother ofBrooke Skylar Richardsontook the stand on Wednesday to discuss their upbringing — and disclosed that the 20-year-old woman suffered from a longtime eating disorder. Jackson Richardson was a character witness for his sister. He told the jury about family vacations and holidays, but said everything was not perfect in their home. He told the jury that she would hide food, and said he would sometimes hear her throwing up....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · John Mitchell

Cheerleader Accused of Murder Allegedly Told Cops Her Baby Was Born Alive and Fell Into Toilet

But on Monday morning, jurors heard Richardson’s own words during a police interview she gave in 2017. Richardson, now 20, is facing trial for aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment. She has pleaded not guilty. Charles Rittgers Prosecutors allege that Richardson did not want to be an 18-year-old single mom with college only a few months away. In the months after learning of her pregnancy,Richardson didn’t return for an ultrasound, bloodwork or any other treatment, while ignoring calls from the doctor and assistants, prosecutors have said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Brandon Schroeder

Cheerleader Accused of Murdering Newborn Admitted, 'I Didn't Really Want to Have My Baby'

Richardson, now 20, is facing trial for aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment. She has pleaded not guilty. She also told police that she looked into an abortion, but it was too late to have one. She denied that she performed an abortion on herself. While Richardson was talking to police, other officers were searching the family’s property. They said they found the remains of a newborn girl in Richardson’s backyard — then arrested the teen on multiple charges....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Mary Lewis

Cheerleader Accused of Murdering Newborn Allegedly Admitted, 'I Tried to Cremate My Baby'

Richardson, now 20, is facing trial for aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment. Shehas pleaded not guilty. In court on Friday morning, prosecutors played a recording of a police interview with Richardson in 2017. At the end of the interview, she spoke to her father — and the conversation was recorded. A transcript was read for the jury. “Honey, tell us what happened,” her father said, according to the transcript....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Robert Mathews

Cheerleader Shot After Accidentally Getting into Wrong Car Says Critically Wounded Friend Is 'Super Strong'

Payton Washington, Heather Roth.Photo: Go Fund Me; Instagram A Texas cheerleader who was shotafter she accidentally got into the wrong car in a supermarket parking lot says she’s confident her injured friend will recover. According to authorities, the shooting happened after Heather had gotten out of a friend’s car and approached a vehicle that looked similar to hers parked at an H-E-B supermarket in Elgin — a city located about 25 miles east of Austin — and tried to open it, only to realize there was a man in the passenger seat....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · David Thomas