When the victim reported the assault to Navarro College and head coa… It would be safe to say that this was one of Netflix's most popular and successful reality shows, and even though the first season only had six episodes, the Navarro College cheer team soon became household names. (Suzanne Cordeiro/Getty Images). USASF, however, did not suspend Harris from competition until Monday, when USA Today broke the allegations against Harris. Netflix 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris charged with producing child porn, victims speak (4:14) The FBI arrested Jerry Harris after investigating reports made … He was never an assistant coach and never had authority over the team or cheer team members. Jerry Harris, the star of Netflix's popular docuseries "Cheer," is under investigation by the FBI and facing accusations of soliciting sex from minors. "Living in fear is … probably the hardest part," he said. "He had to have their schedule, so he knew exactly what classes they were in, when. 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The 47-year-old coach for the Navarro College cheerleading squad, who worked closely with Harris on the smash hit show Cheer, said her heart has been 'shattered into a … Andre McGee volunteered as a helper for the cheer team. Simianer is passionate about cheerleading … The safety and welfare of students is of utmost priority to Navarro College. A cheerleader from Netflix 's hit documentary series Cheer has come to the defense of her parents after viewers accused them of using their daughter's success in the industry to make money. Despite the school saying it would not police student's personal lives, her cheerleading coaches dictated that she would have to choose between nude modeling and being a cheerleader. They were 13 at the time and the celebrity cheerleader was 19. Kristen details how she had to file a second report with USASF in July and in a follow up call the organization said it was opening an investigation. Keep discussions on topic, avoid personal attacks and threats of any kind. He said he later "awoke to McGee sodomizing him." The docu-series followed a group of Navarro College cheerleaders in their quest for a national title. The … Upon receipt of a report regarding sexual misconduct, Navarro College investigates the matter and acts swiftly to provide an appropriate response.". "Andre McGee attended Navarro College as a student from 1995 until 2000 and participated in the College's cheerleading program. "We have spoken to other victims in this case," said Lacey Turley Most. By Meghan O'Keefe @ megsokay Jan 9, 2020 at 10:00am More From Decider. The rest did not respond to the I-Team's questions. / CBS News. Navarro College has strong policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to all allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Two back up the cheerleader's claims of hazing and sexually inappropriate behavior. The twins and their mother went on the record in an extensive USA Today interview but the twins’ last name is being withheld because they are minors. That same month, the twins, Charlie and Sam, and their mother, Kristen, showed USA Today screenshots of conversations which were extremely sexual in nature, with Harris propositioning them for sex. News hit the headlines in January 2018of a sexual assault which took place in Navarro College back in October 2015. Thanks to his positive mat talks , Jerry quickly developed a … A Navarro College spokesperson later told CBS DFW "McGee was allowed to volunteer with the Navarro Cheer program," adding that once the school learned of the allegation, "the college notified him that he could no longer volunteer." He and his family met Andre McGee the very first day. Once I learned of the allegations against Mr. McGee, I ensured that he had no further contact with the Navarro College cheer team.". He enrolled at Navarro College in 2015 hoping to win a national cheerleading championship. "Everybody said, 'Oh you're one of the new cheerleaders. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. Mr. McGee was not affiliated with Navarro College in any way at the time of the arrest referenced in your email. The I-Team also reached out to more than 30 current and former Navarro College cheerleaders. I have never and would never tolerate sexual harassment or sexual abuse in the Navarro College cheer program. One of the cheerleaders on the team reported that Andre McGee forced him to take Xanax and then awoke to Andre assaulting him. Scianna is a coach and choreographer and appeared in one episode of Cheer for a late-night photoshoot with close friend and Navarro College cheerleader … He, his mother and his pastor all took the stand. The cheerleader who has accused Mr. McGee … never made any complaint to me. Multiple sources revealed the news to USA Today, which reported that the FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at a home that appears to be where Harris lives in Naperville, Illinois. He never made any complaint to me about Mr. McGee. Tuesday, 15 September 2020 11:09 AM. That cheerleader did not want to talk on the record for this story, but attorneys for the first cheerleader believe others will come forward. "It's taken way too long," she said, saying her son "feels like he's less important because he's a boy.". He was never an assistant coach and never had authority over the team or cheer team members. While the criminal case is moving forward, the cheerleader's family is also pursuing a civil lawsuit against McGee and Navarro College. In addition, I do not accept or condone unlawful drug and alcohol use by Navarro cheer team members. Jerry Harris, one of the stars of the hit Netflix docuseries "Cheer," has been arrested on a federal child pornography charge, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Mitchell Ryan, a member of the Navarro College cheer team featured in “Cheer,” was arrested Wednesday in Texas. The College prohibits sexual misconduct, including any acts of a sexual nature against an individual without consent. Varsity’s Chief Legal Officer Burton Brillhart wrote letters to police on Aug. 1, noting that the company had learned of "inappropriate sexual conduct" allegations against Harris, who he described as a former employee who was not working at Varsity at the time that the reported incidents took place. Navarro College, home of a cheer dynasty, is being sued by a now 20-year-old former male cheerleader who says he was drugged and sexually assaulted by a volunteer coach. RELATED: Meet Jerry Harris — Navarro College Cheerleader Winning Fans' Hearts On Netflix's 'Cheer' Docu-Series 1. That's why the mom says she reached out to the I-Team. Head coach Monica Aldama is not a defendant, but she is repeatedly named as part of the suit. Still riding high from a national championship, Lexi's life quickly shifted when she returned back to Corsicana, Texas. The school’s cheerleading coach, Monica Aldama, also achieved fame and is on the current season of ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars." We contacted the district attorney's office to ask why all of McGee's court hearings had been cancelled. "I would not remain silent if I were aware that any sexual misconduct were occurring in the cheer program. His Twitter profile proudly proclaimed he was "best friends with" and "right hand" to head cheer coach Monica Aldama. I am extremely proud of all that our team has achieved. NAVARRO (CBS 11 NEWS) – A North Texas college, known for its incredible cheer program, is being sued by a former cheerleader. This was the only time Navarro College employed Mr. McGee. Okay, so Lexi’s cheer practice pic up top ^^ implies that Jerry is also back at Navarro, … Multiple sources revealed the news to USA Today, which reported that the FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at a home that appears to be where Harris lives in Naperville, Illinois. He says Andre McGee, a voluntary coach at the college, picked him up from the airport. Mitchell Ryan, a member of the Navarro College cheer team featured in “Cheer,” was arrested Wednesday in Texas. At this point, Harris -- a fan favorite while cheering for Navarro College on "Cheer" -- has not been charged. Multiple sources revealed the news to USA Today, which reported that the FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at a home... jerry harris, netflix, cheer, fbi, sexual misconduct, harassment. I would not remain silent if I were aware that any sexual misconduct were occurring in the cheer program. Two days after we relayed that information to Thompson, police arrested McGee. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Stars of Netflix's "Cheer," (left to right) Monica Aldama, Jerry Harris, Gaby Butter, Lexi Brumback, TT Baker, and Dillion Brandt, perform during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour on February 15, 2020. He said he stayed quiet about the alleged assault because he still dreamed of winning a championship. McGee made his first court appearance in December. These allegations are absolutely false. When Navarro College became aware of the cheerleader's allegations, it prohibited Mr. McGee from volunteering for the cheer team. NAVARRO -- A North Texas college known for its incredible cheer program is being sued by a former cheerleader, CBS DFW reports. Links will not be permitted. ", The alleged victim said the pictures don't tell the whole story. Andre McGee volunteered as a helper for the cheer team. ", Navarro County indicted McGee on a charge of sexual assault in March 2017, but for the next ten months the case stalled. © 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. RELATED VIDEO: Cheer Coach Monica Aldama Says She Is 'Heartbroken' That Navarro Season Has to End Early RELATED: College Basketball Coach Resigns from … Seven supported McGee and said they had never witnessed any inappropriate behavior. I care deeply for the safety and wellbeing of each and every Navarro College cheerleader with whom I have worked over the years. "As previously stated, Andre McGee was not a Navarro College employee. Jerry Harris, the star of Netflix's popular docuseries "Cheer," is under investigation by the FBI and facing accusations of soliciting sex from minors. Ryan, 23, was charged with felony aggravated sexual assault of a child relating to an incident that allegedly occurred July 24, Dallas County Sheriff’s Department records show. "I have never and would never tolerate sexual harassment or sexual abuse in the Navarro College cheer program," the statement reads in part. His mother told the judge McGee had "been around kids his whole life," while his pastor said he "worked with the choir … and Sunday school classes." Once Navarro College was made aware of any allegation of misconduct by Mr. McGee, the College notified him that he could no longer volunteer for Navarro Cheer. From the opening mat counts of Netflix hit series Cheer, it was obvious the steely, focused Morgan Simianer would emerge as a thick-skinned twist on … The "Cheer" docuseries follows the cheerleading squad from Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. The FBI interviewed them both on Aug. 28 and had a follow up interview with one twin on Sept. 11. In a phone interview, another former cheerleader tells the I-Team he had just flown in for a camp in July 2015. But when the I-Team called the jail, we were told there was no other charge, and McGee had never been behind bars. Jerry Harris, one of the stars of the popular Netflix series "Cheer," was arrested Thursday in Chicago on a federal child pornography charge. Navarro College never employed Mr. McGee in its cheerleading program and never employed Mr. McGee as an Assistant Coach. From November 2003 through June 2004, Navarro College employed Mr. McGee as a Resident Advisor ("RA"). "I am astounded and disheartened by the claims made about me. All of them denied the allegations. Kristen discovered the inappropriate texts and says in May she reported it to the U.S. All Star Federation, or USASF, which governs cheerleading discipline. The cheerleader said he also reported the assault to Navarro College and Monica Aldama. The cheerleader who has accused Mr. McGee of sexual assault never told me that he encountered any sexual harassment or sexual abuse while a student at Navarro College. He claimed McGee had hundreds of nude photographs of the cheerleaders and would force the rookies to "drink and/or consume drugs," calling it "big girl games.". Cheerleading reached a broader audience in January, when Netflix released "Cheer," a docuseries that chronicled the journey of Navarro College's cheerleaders as they sought a national title. Navarro College denies any and all wrongdoing with respect to the allegations against Mr. McGee. "All campus police, the man who was in charge of the dorms, they all knew Andre. The College did not compensate Mr. McGee for any time he volunteered. January 30, 2018 / 11:21 AM ", Online, the 40-year-old McGee called himself the "assistant cheer coach" and "#1 recruiter" at Navarro College. The six-part series follows the nationally ranked forty-member Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team from Corsicana, Texas, under the direction of coach Monica Aldama, as they prepare to compete in the National Cheerleading Championship held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jerry Harris' cheerleading coach, Monica Aldama, says she's devastated following his arrest for child pornography. CBS DFW obtained the police report, which shows a second cheerleader making similar claims. CHEER SCANDAL Two MORE Cheer stars, 23 and 25, arrested on child sex charges months after disgraced Jerry Harris’s nude pics rap. "We were totally under the impression that he was the assistant coach," said the cheerleader's mother. In his civil lawsuit against McGee and Navarro College, he said McGee would "slap and hit male cheerleaders" and make them "drop their pants at his command." Navarro College does not comment on pending litigation. The series was nominated for five Emmy awards. "The fear of that man … and what has happened to him has just crushed him on an emotional level that none of us can understand. Kristen and the twins accuse Harris of sexual misconduct and for sexually exploiting others in the cheer community. "Just the images, the memories, you can never shake them.". Once I learned of the allegations against Mr. McGee, I ensured that he had no further contact with the Navarro College cheer team. They also accuse the cheer organizations of negligence and failures to protect the boys from abuse. Varsity Brands, a prominent company that controls much of the junior college cheerleading industry contacted police in Texas and Florida about the situation. Harris has not been criminally charged, but FBI Special Agent Siobhan Johnson confirmed the agency is "conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity in the area.".

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