Crime & Safety

FBI Seeks Information In Jerry Harris Investigation

The FBI created a website for potential victims of the Naperville resident and "Cheer" star, who faces federal charges.

Jerry Harris, 21, was arrested Friday on charges of producing child pornography.
Jerry Harris, 21, was arrested Friday on charges of producing child pornography. (AP Photo/John Locher File)

NAPERVILLE, IL — As the investigation into the allegations against "Cheer" star and Naperville resident Jerry Harris gets underway, the FBI is asking for information from potential victims. Harris, 21, was arrested Thursday on federal charges of producing child pornography.

The FBI has created a webpage with resources for potential victims. They say Harris may have contacted individuals using the following social media accounts and user names:

  • Snapchat: jerry_714
  • Instagram: __jcoleofficial
  • Any other account believed to be used by Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris

The FBI is asking anyone who believes they were "victimized by Harris" to fill out a questionnaire. The questionnaire should be completed by a guardian if the potential victim is under 18 years old, the FBI stated. The FBI notes that responses are voluntary and may be used in the ongoing investigation against Harris and to identify potential victims.

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'Cheer' Star Charged With Producing Child Pornography: FBI

The questionnaire covers such topics as when the potential victim interacted with Harris and whether the interaction involved the exchange of sexually explicit photos or video.

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Potential victims may be asked to contact the FBI. The identities of potential victims will remain confidential, FBI officials added.

Harris was also sued in Texas on Sept. 14 after a set of twin boys accused him of soliciting sex and explicit media from them when they were 13 years old.

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