The Star of Netflix’s Cheer Sexual Abuse Scandal | Investigators

[@gueits8586]

If abuse is being found in cheer and gymnastics, imagine what would be found if someone started to investigate beauty pageants.

[@lilbratsugargirl]

they should do a story on that for sure

[@OhyesSofresh]

The United States of Pervs

[@DahVoozel]

No no no, those are valuable, traditional institutions. It's the new scary wokeness that is child abuse.

[@cachecow]

Ask trump, he loves to walk through the teenagers changing room

[@Casey_S]

Sexual misconduct and beauty pageants has been an open secret for a long time. Many over zealous pageant moms stay silent because they want their kid to win

[@larissawilson2337]

The two young men whose mum complained about this behaviour are to be commended. They told the truth and, because of their bravery in coming forward, stopped a predator before he could hurt anyone else. The pressure they were under, with the predator being a ‘famous’ person and widely loved, must have been extraordinary. I hope they know that they are the heroes in this story.

[@glowblank17]

*Damn, this sucks 😢. Big man was definitely, ‘living the dream’ and touching girls 🍑 😈. He had his pie and eat it, too 🥧. Shame he got caught 🤦🏼‍♂️.*

[@lollol2172]

Wtf

[@bellezanegra0206]

Yes but she didn’t go to the police immediately when she found it out. She reported him to the cheer association. Then she contacted them again when he was continuing to tour and she wasn’t seeing there were any repercussions. She also sued him for damages. Tell the police!!

[@glowblank17]

@@bellezanegra0206, *Who cares? She consented.*

[@ye23.]

The mother is strange for not immediately reporting it to police first. She found out in may but waited until july to report it to cops and went to the cheer organization first. I just think that was weird.

[@companymen42]

There’s sexual misconduct in marching band too. It’s disgusting the stuff that goes on in high school sports and clubs

[@TheGoodContent37]

Theres sexual misconduct everywhere. Thats simple human nature.

[@moniqueengleman873]

I was in The Phantom Regiment back in the day. Whew! Physical abuse was terrible. In the 70's we had no idea what sexual misconduct was, because it didn't matter.

[@danielalvarez-galan3702]

@@TheGoodContent37 it’s not human nature. Most people are normal decent people. It’s just the freaks you have to look out for.

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

@@danielalvarez-galan3702 it absolutely is human nature. Any behavior humans partake in is by definition in our nature.

[@glowblank17]

@@TheGoodContent37, *Damn, this sucks 😢. Big man was definitely, ‘living the dream’ and touching girls 🍑 😈. He had his pie and eat it, too 🥧. Shame he got caught 🤦🏼‍♂️.*

[@katiedid1851]

Baby beauty pageants need to be scrutinised.

[@VintageVegans]

Banned actually!

[@andirex7671]

Just thinking about it makes my skin crawl.

[@bresams2917]

Right! Never comfortable with makeup on those kid's. Jon Bennett Ramsey's old pictures are horrific.

[@georgia8592]

@@bresams2917 and the outfits and behaviour they are forced to use. 🤮

[@spinrash6000]

@@VintageVegans It is torcher puting on weave and fake eye lashes. I honestly felt Jon Ben Ramsey death, bann the damn mess

[@patientzero5685]

Sexual education needs to have an emphasis on teaching kids how to say no, how to get consent, who it is and isn’t appropriate to have contact with,and who to report to if there is an unwanted advance. Why in the heck do people go to sports organizations and universities - go to the police or FBI FIRST!

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

Yes, my parents exhaustively ran us through scenarios in which a predator might try to use intimidation tactics to prevent us from reporting their abuse, I am grateful for that. They also prevented me from going too far in theater as a child being aware of the rampant sexual abuse there

[@trinat347]

Agreed

[@Justteejayy]

I agree. It’s unfortunate but many children don’t get that conversation because they’re parents probably don’t want to scare them or “can’t imagine” but, they need to especially if that child plays a sport.

[@damien1781]

I thought we can't teach sexual education anymore

[@patientzero5685]

@@damien1781 That may be the case where you live. Some people in some places are adamant that children not be given the language nor tools to protect themselves from predators. It’s disgusting and obvious that they are wolves in sheep’s clothing.

[@honeyst6133]

The boy at the end is losing his friends because he is a victim that is very messed up they were never his friends in the first place🤬

[@dekev7503]

It's because he's gay

[@_007B]

Fact

[@maximyles]

They probably know something we don't

[@nathanlevesque7812]

@@maximyles wtf

[@MrPunchthru2dub]

Allegedly , they broke the friendships off because he encouraged it for years, most times he started the interactions. I heard that when Jerry got fame, the twins/mom got jealous and wanted a piece… Allegedly 🙄

[@tino4769]

I did tumbling until I was 14, my dad pulled me out cause one of the instructors wouldn't stop pulling our bra straps and would bully girls into just wearing their shorts and sports bras, my dad complained and they did nothing. The female instructors also complained and eventually moved.

[@bellezanegra0206]

Good for your dad!!

[@candicefrost4561]

Predators start with small ways to break boundaries. They test the waters, then push further.

[@adwaitab.3622]

You're dad is a hero

[@EspritArkitekt]

@@candicefrost4561 speaking from experience?

[@tino4769]

@America Land Of The Slaves uhm no the guy was also in his 20's which is still pedo behavior neither of them are children. Sir please do us a favor and go to prison

[@USNMelDaria]

I’m a cheer mom and I’m very vigilant when it comes to my daughter. This was very eye opening and now I’m really going to stay alert with my baby. My heart goes out to those kids who were violated my theses monsters.

[@bellezanegra0206]

It’s mostly boys getting molested by their gay coaches.

[@tiamystic]

@@trtrhr I’m not opposing your opinion but what does this have to do with what she said?

[@USNMelDaria]

@@tiamystic excuse yourself and the one person who liked your comment and have a good day. If you can’t figure it out …I’m not even gonna try to help you!!!🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I liked their comment since I’m tired of seeing attention seeking mommy jackers who ALWAYS have to insert themselves into a conversation that’s not about them.

[@FernandoTorrera]

Teaching your kid the signs of manipulation and sexual abuse is the best defense and not being afraid to talk to a parent.

[@Kelz_X]

Great job ladies (and those who assisted in the investigation) getting that list to grow in protecting athletes and minors

[@therealking6202]

It just seems like you could have used any other term than "way to get it to grow." 😂

[@DudePressure]

Kudos to all thr men who were in charge of this investigation....good work boys

[@nathanlevesque7812]

@@therealking6202 gutterbrain

[@therealking6202]

@@nathanlevesque7812 Thank you.

[@avateraangshoe5025]

@@DudePressure your misogyny is showing

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

“You keep going until you get it right. And then you keep going until you can’t get it wrong.” I love that.

[@AS-rr9km]

I had a lesbian middle school gym teacher. She never came into the locker room, it was a stipulation of her being hired. It made sense, none of us really knew why for a while. Until the parents created a petition to get her fired because the wrong conservative student found out her sexuality. They had her removed, we got a male gym teacher. This male gym teacher would TRY to come into our locker room. Like peek his head in and say “HURRY UP…ladiesss” it was actually pretty creepy. The woman gym teacher never did such things, and made us feel like we could be as strong as the boys. Our male gym teacher gave the girls different work outs than the boys. I remember doing my first squat in middle school under his instruction. That teacher was an actual groomer/pedo and our lesbian gym teacher was the shiz. It just goes to show that the public doesn’t always know best. I hope that male teacher never got his “opportunity”. It’s weird what makes sense to you when you grow up and look back on it…..

[@nicholasbogosian5420]

It always seems odd to see an adult male strictly coaching girls. I don't know why. It should be ok...

[@AS-rr9km]

@@nicholasbogosian5420 It should! And it totally can be! Some men like to train/coach girls because they show faster progress, depending on the sport of course! But my example would be soccer, they don’t get as much backlash or clowning from the ladies as they do the boys. I’m not describing this hatefully whatsoever, just the focus may not be the same. But yeah when it’s little girls and their child isn’t on the team, or never was, it’s kinda like, why? We have to have these thoughts in our heads to protect the students, yet there could be nothing going on, or something else we are completely missing! Wild .

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

@@nicholasbogosian5420 is it ok for a women to coach and train boys?

[@nicholasbogosian5420]

@@doctorkhumalo7730 yeah, it's less weird. I'm not saying it's a valid belief, just being transparent

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

@@nicholasbogosian5420 why is it less weird, because women don't sexually assault? All I'm saying is I don't like the blanket coverage and your statement makes it seem like every man is out to be a creep.

[@razerone49]

We need these 2 journalists to use this exact same formula but in every industry that we suspect people are left on the payroll for either poor systems in place or a personal need to keep them on.

[@aP-mb8ku]

Great video. Now do one on James Charles because it seems like everyone is turning a blind eye on this...

[@LoveCorielle]

Exactly

[@melapelan2596]

"That's racism and transphobia omg stop being such a trumpie!!, Look into trump instead!" Most people on thebleft

[@funnyrandomvids9037]

What did he do?

[@Science__Politics]

@@melapelan2596 I'm on the left, and I hate Trump, and I support gay rights, but none of that means that I don't think every child in America should be protected. The real problem is greed and corruption. I was raised Catholic, I was in the boy scouts, I went to Penn State. Trust me, it's all about protecting people and institutions with money and has nothing to do with their race, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. If there's evidence against somebody, they should be investigated. I'm not a James Charles fan but from what I've heard the guy sounds like a predator and at the very least needs to have an investigation.

[@kiptoobirgen3282]

@@melapelan2596 what

[@thegoogs]

I did competitive cheer and gymnastics at the worlds and nationals levels respectively and was incredibly lucky that I only had amazing and supportive coaches. But I am glad this is being investigated, no athlete should have to experience this.

[@comedianpottymouth]

Me too my experience in cheer and gymnastics was very positive NO abusers but it was so many stage parents around being nosey

[@rachelm.3173]

@@comedianpottymouth That is why parents must stay visible and involved when their kids are involved in anything. Makes such a difference!

[@nbe4671]

The more focus that is put on the actual physical body of one person, the more room there is for abuse to happen.

[@CuarentaZ40]

@@nbe4671 what does that imply

[@TheBizzle1984]

No one should experience this, whether they're athletic or not.

[@tishbowman2990]

Keep it up ladies! You're saving a lot of children from a lifetime of guilt, shame & embarrassment that they weren't strong enough to say no!

[@candicefrost4561]

Children don’t need to be “strong enough”. They are children. They should not bear the responsibility for predators’ crimes. We all know they don’t care when you say “no” anyway. 🙄

[@tishbowman2990]

@@candicefrost4561 You're correct. They don't need to be strong enough. But it doesn't stop the guilt. The shoulda, coulda, woulda's still persist in our minds no matter how many times we tell ourselves "it wasn't my fault. There was nothing I could do to stop it." Believe it or not, there ARE people out there that victim blame.

[@intangiblyeternal]

It’s not on the children to say no. It’s the predators’ fault for preying on children in the first place. Credit where credit is due.

[@tishbowman2990]

@@intangiblyeternal Exactly! But it doesn't stop the guilt from trying to pull us down.

[@lovetotravel9399]

These boys and their mother are talking about their trauma which is embarrassing and triggering in hopes to help others. They could have kept silent but they didn’t. I commend them on their bravery. Thank you for giving your voice to help others.

[@GGumbs264]

I bet you those boys are gay. At least the one that was talking in the video 😭. He probably snitch to get compensation. That’s the truth.

[@sonikagbl]

@@GGumbs264 This by far is the dumbest comment I’ve seen on youtube

[@sonikagbl]

Just wanna reiterate that I do not think its embarrassing, it’s commendable.

[@CuarentaZ40]

@@GGumbs264 I will never understand why people think being gay lesbian or straight makes r*pe anymore or less enjoyable. Just completely blows my mind that someone thinks a child victim of SA is somehow not as bad cause they’re maybe gay

[@diamondsparkle9967]

@@GGumbs264 I agree w u. And both r.

[@KM10HM12]

Now, let go to those beauty pageants. Those kids needs to be saved.

[@Tmiscia]

Those twins are so brave for speaking out may god bless them that man is a monster

[@thereligion4169]

That’s someone with two faces man it’s so disheartening, that we can’t see real character to prevent such things from happening. That’s the danger of hollywood, you learn to put on a face and that sense of power and facade can just hide any concerning behavior.

[@jimparsons9454]

Never idolize anyone. Also, always verify then reverify.

[@cmarq817]

Big admiration for the two reporters but specially for the courage and resilience if the mother and her sons. 🙏

[@dominiquealaska7490]

I did competitive cheerleading from roughly age 9-13.. so I knew a LOT of cheerleaders/gymnasts and they were all under 18. I am so glad to say the woman in charge of my gym was AMAZING!!!!! but I have watched multiple shows on competitive cheerleading as an adult and it gives me chills through my entire body to know that Jerry has been found caught up in this. I didn’t know how big Cheer was I just watched it because of my obsession and love for the sport, I can’t believe how much pressure are on these young people. For someone who is vulnerable when it comes to mental health issues and I see how that can be a detrimental time. The mixture of things these athletes are exposed to can absolutely be a recipe for disaster and there needs to be way more awareness and open mindedness when it comes to speaking out and supporting each other.. as well as knowing when you need to take a step back and give yourself time to grow without so much distraction..

[@exxymusic]

Thank you for your work. This is the kind of journalism we need more of. You are making a huge difference and protecting future children from abuse, as well as bringing justice to the victims.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s heartening to see athletes being given the respect they deserve and not relegated to as a side piece.

[@namjoonie936]

i mean athletes arent really pushed to the side lol but abuse sadly is pushed to the side

[@GGumbs264]

But you do know he only snitch to get money from Jerry and on top of that those boys will never get the opportunity to do gymnastics at a professional level or for team USA. They didn’t think this through. And I would be and everyone that watch it should be angry if those boys took the money and didn’t do nothing positive with it, like help others or open a gym of their own. I wouldn’t be surprised if they living a luxury lifestyle without trying to help others. Greed goes along way.

[@discoguru8363]

Did you watch a different video?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@namjoonie936 Well said.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@discoguru8363 I was referring to the coverage, not the events mentioned.

[@kyleunderhill9126]

160+ allegations against 1 person 🤯. I want to see to see the kind of dedication here go through our whole world. 1/3 women are sexually abused. I'm grateful there's people out there holding criminals accountable and raising awareness

[@snicole042]

One in three? You may need to revisit the definition of assault.

[@kyleunderhill9126]

@snicole042 I think you should ask the women in your life. Most sexual assault goes unreported to the authorities and is done by close family and friends. I'm quoting old stats from a report I did in high-school back in 2014 and the stats were for the USA.

[@TheMedicatedArtist]

Not gonna lie, the second I saw this show being advertised on Netflix, I immediately knew a scandal of this nature would occur. Misconduct in female-dominated sports is so rampant.

[@splitfries69]

ITS ABOUT BOYS

[@ValarieIsBeauty]

@@splitfries69 it’s not about boys lol. If you actually watch it, it’s about collegiate cheerleaders at the best US cheer program. There are men and women on the team & some of the men and women worked with younger children at cheer facilities when the collegiate cheer season ended.

[@alexxxaification]

@@ValarieIsBeauty the sexual case is Boys not girls yes it’s a female sport generally but jerry is male the twins are male sex abuse happens in hockey, soccer altar boys so it’s not only females

[@splitfries69]

@@ValarieIsBeauty WRONG

[@jrambo7495]

@@ValarieIsBeauty troll.

[@AerrinT80]

I remember watching Cheer feeling so moved by Jerry’s story about how he got into cheerleading. It’s so sad and deeply disturbing he chose to do something like becoming a predator. But more than likely that same incident probably happened to him, that’s the way it goes.

[@baileybutterfly320]

He really blew it. I’m sure someone molested him

[@vingram100]

Season 2 on netflix was even worse. Another coach was busted for allowing underage drinking at his party. There's no way this guy is the only one taking advantage of these kids. Edit: Multiple people taking advantage of kids is worse. I'm not ranking crime, I'm saying its widespread and coverage suggests its just the popular one!

[@sendthis9480]

Ummm…you think underage drinking is “worse”?!?!

[@sendthis9480]

FYI: assumptions don’t help anyone. In fact…dismissive assumptions only allow room for rebuttal. These people are important enough to be factual and UN-emotional when discussing the situation. Be logical. The situation deserves it.

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Underage drinking is worse then this? Are you out of your mind ?

[@tessiepinkman]

@@sit-insforsithis1568 worse than abusing a minor? ALL kids drink sometime! Get a grip.

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

@@tessiepinkman that’s what I’m saying, read it again, slowly

[@beth-bi9yv]

Those kids are incredibly brave. I hope they can heal and move on from what happened to them.

[@bostonlatina]

I spoke to Jerry on a video chat with my Nephew that Cheered with him at Navarro College and also on the show "Cheer" He was so sweet. Scary ,you just never know. We have to watch our children, others children.

[@agoogleuser4446]

Let me make it very clear, young man.. THOSE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. I’m so incredibly sorry for the pain and exploitation you’ve experienced.. my deepest condolences. Nothing boils my blood more than those who are supposed to be our mentors, and protectors- abusing that status. You will heal, and you are going to have such a beautiful life and future. He’s going to rot. Remember, all abusers die one day🦋 Sending all of my love and strength to all CHILDREN, parents and others impacted by these heinous actions..

[@dasitdode5253]

I cheered for the same all stars gym Jerry cheered at before it changed ownership to ICE of Indiana. A few years after I had aged out of the program, I found out my former coach was found guilty for sexual misconduct with minor girls. It’s crazy because back then, I honestly didn’t think anything of it because it was so normal to me. It was completely normal to have older athletes on the same team with younger athletes, and I would always hear about my coach hanging out with some of the girls on my team. So glad a light is being shed upon this.

[@susiefairfield7218]

As a teen in what i dubbed the "rapey. 80s" because as an athlete and a babysitter trying to keep older Men from raping me was a regular occurrence....i never told anyone because it was a really small tight nit town and many were Church elders...only learned 30 years later that i wasn't the only one. Clearinghouses outside the community for victims to report is vital for this to be stopped

[@Jammin1019]

I'm sorry you had to go through that. anything to do with overseeing kids is were the predators love to go..I hope things change one day. Stay strong.

[@susiefairfield7218]

@@Jammin1019 i hope things change too Thank You 🤘🏾💪🏾

[@Bebedollie]

I grew up in the 70s and experienced the same thing . Idk what it was back then 💔

[@truthbtold2910]

That's sad and unfortunate, that that happened to U.

[@cooldrop02]

These stories are so important to hear. And it breaks my heart even to this day because even though these stories are all the same It breaks my heart that it keeps getting updated for modern settings. Even though we sit in a country that somehow has convinced itself that it really happens anymore.

[@valery6181]

This is what great skill, determination and empathy looks like. If all journalists had Marisa Kwiatkowski and Tricia Nadolny's character and dignity, corruption and false information wouldn't be so rampant. Great work madams!

[@jstone247]

Congratulations to you both for your determination and hard work to expose these crimes. Abusers need to answerable, and face the consequences of their evil actions.

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

‘Binged over a couple of weeks’ girl that’s not binging, that’s watching tv. Couple of days, though. That’s legit.

[@tanukicookie]

so many more investigations need to be done by this not only in the cheer industry, but all other industries involving children.

[@brookebunn]

The family that reported him did a really good thing.

[@imold5363]

I don't trust people with to much energy like Jerry

[@sarahmorgan574]

Never trusted that kind of overly enthusiastic / nice persona, it’s just not real or sustainable, it’s a front.

[@Sue-Dellie]

Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse Any Abuse Is A NO NO !

[@xcheyx]

I remember thinking it was really weird that we had so many older male coaches in our gyms and i’m surprised no one else thought that.

[@disgustipatedwon]

It's everywhere. If you aren't going to protect your children by showing them the truth you will never give them the tools to discern abuse.

[@src3360]

Im going to share a story that happened in the 90s. A well known coach was rumored to "mess" with the teen boys on his team. A mother was trying to get her daughter on team, she was told about what was whispered about him and boys, she said she didnt care she had a daughter so she was safe from him...

[@toyajackson556]

Gross.

[@src3360]

@@toyajackson556 Yep, I was like 11 and my mom pulled me out

[@toyajackson556]

@@src3360 I am glad you had/have a responsible mother.

[@wanjawandia1786]

It's so sad to see things like this happen to people. My heart goes out to the people that were abused and Jerry Harris' family as well. I know none of this can be easy for anyone involved.

[@CaptainSaltyDawg]

And Netflix still has the show available to watch . Disgusting...

[@ovidioandrescharlesv4631]

Profits, mate... vultures care for nothing more than profits.

[@SugerSprinkledFun]

Taking down the show penalizes everyone, including the victims. Netflix addressed the situation and allegations and how they were dealt with within the show. No one tried to hide what happened and I only know the full extent of it because of how it was covered by Netlix in the show. The show is more about one person's illegal and disgusting behaviour, it highlights the talent, determination and drive of many many people and those people deserve to have their story told. But it also shows that there is a dark side to the sport, just like in ALL sports. If you say take it down for that reason then very sport in existence needs to be shut down forever. Unfortunately there is corruption throughout the world, but hiding it is not the answer.

[@paddington1670]

Reminds me of a physics teacher who was a known racist and general bigot, so much so that he was banned from the teachers' union, but he was still a practicing teacher. No idea how that works; _almost exactly_ like there are no repercussions or selective repercussions for certain people, especially with teacher shortages back then when there were 38 kids to a class. Nowadays no one is having children, so I reckon it's easier to fire and criminalize these people, and regardless, shortage is no excuse to allow them to continue working with children.

[@zinjanthropus322]

Was he a good teacher though? I wouldn't give a f about a teacher's politics if they're actually good at doing their job.

[@plaknas_]

@@zinjanthropus322 I think one of the key jobs for a teacher is to raise sensitive children. However, I understand the slippery slope when it comes to determining the employability of a person based on their politics. Yet, if there's documented evidence of the teacher being mean, racist and making children uncomfortable (with bigotry and racist abuse), I'd fire them.

[@h1inc816]

@@zinjanthropus322 that makes no sense. If he is racist, he wouldn't put in as much effort as he would with his white students. This could also lead to grade inflation (whites) and deflation (non-whites) in which his biases will affect scores, and life/career/educational outcomes. His politics are very much important in this scenario.

[@zinjanthropus322]

@@h1inc816 Teaching everyone is the job. Refusing to teach specific students would get him fired even If he wasn't racist.

[@sophierobinson2738]

Nowadays no one is having children? SCOTUS is changing that. Justice Alito says there’s not enough domestic supply for the adoption industry, so no more abortion, soon to be followed by no more birth control. How does that make you feel? You’re just a factory to turn out product for other people to make money on.

[@CrIs-yr9ow]

This could be avoided if parents were there. Most parents treat all sports like a daycare and simply drop their kids off. As parents we need to have good communication with our kids too. We need to talk to them about inappropriate behavior.

[@617life]

Victim blaming is a coward move. Parents can be there and it could still happen, get your mind right 🤡

[@617life]

Are the parents going into the locker room with them? Make it make sense. It's like you commented just to say anything and 7 weirdos actually agreed with you smfh.

[@CrIs-yr9ow]

@@617life oh you are one of those people🙄........ child molester do know what kids they are likely to get away with molesting dumb dumb. I briefly studied psychology (not claiming to be an expert). These people are very calculating and often get careers where they will be around children. They are looking out for children with certain characteristics. There is nothing wrong with me advising parents whom may not have thought of the importance of having these important conversations with their children or having better communication. Why does that trigger you so much? 🤔

[@CrIs-yr9ow]

@@617life if my comment helps even one parent be more aware and involved I don't mind a creep like you getting triggered.

[@JennHayden]

​@@CrIs-yr9ow very privileged thing to say. Treating it like a daycare? Very despicable and degrading comment to all parents.

[@charlesk22]

WTF??? I've never heard this or the show before, when did this happen? Great reporting and work.

[@TheNeverposts]

this is old news

[@polishspy3088]

@o k t o b e r damn calm down. Cheerleading sheriff dude

[@guccigucci5002]

really popular show on netflix. he was one of the main stars who went viral after season 1. he got so popular he was on every major talk show, was doing 250$ cameos, millions of followers etc. and he tossed it all away to be a creep

[@YungTigris]

@@guccigucci5002 nah he didnt toss it away, he was probably doing this bullshit while having rising success. even worse

[@originalmaja]

@@TheNeverposts well. next month in jerry harris' sentencing. it's still part of the news cycle.

[@noelmaher4633]

Sexualisation of minors in recent US history is both sad and extremely difficult to see and watch, where does this begin? Normalising young vulnerable minds to all kinds of behaviour, its the Parents who need to keep overwatch. Exposing kids to all kinds "this is ok" attitude from adults..

[@jessicab5448]

@Jane Smith that is such a blanket statement and has nothing to do with purity culture. Evil people have everything to do with these types of behaviors it doesn't matter where. People who are not in the right mindset will infiltrate wherever they may, to get to their victims.

[@louisejones5773]

@Jane Smith the word gay and kids should not even be in the same sentence

[@louisejones5773]

Unfortunately, a lot of the times it starts with the parents

[@IceMaidenxx3]

​@@louisejones5773 Hate to break it to you but there are a lot of gay kids in the world 😂 That's just reality.

[@sew_gal7340]

@Jane Smith That doesn't make sense, there are tons more of sexual abuse of children from non religious people..their religious backgrounds just arent highlighted. Blaming the church makes zero sense and shows how ignorant you are to the real world.

[@MatthewHarrold]

So many people including me screamed "Jerry! Why?!" when this came out. Such a sad tale for these young victims, such a smear on the so-called governance of sports authorities. $0.02

[@doctorbigsmiles]

I screamed "Jerry Who?!" Cheer Huh??

[@nathdonplays2782]

@@doctorbigsmiles I'm just high and saw Netflix and killed im like ... Aii bet

[@digitallhm8160]

Obviously Jerry was repeating what had happened to him

[@A-No-One]

Cheerleading is also a highly rigged and controversial sport although they have nationals, they're not treated as a sport worldwide especially in the United States. Secondly the injuries they're proned too are that just like football players and baseball players they break their backs, necks, legs, arms, end up paralyzed and sometimes die. They're are not compensated for anything unless they win. Lastly most of those corporations are all umbrella corporations under one roof so it's a pretty rig system. Parents have no idea how bad it really is but I remember being in high school and watching this show called pen and teller b******* that had a great episode on it if you want to learn more about it...

[@AlphaMom55]

It's not a sport. It's a performing art.

[@kidchannon]

@@AlphaMom55 nah it’s a sport bro

[@dekev7503]

English is clearly not your 1st language.

[@A-No-One]

@@AlphaMom55 regardless of semantics, you should consider finding that episode on Showtime, Penn & Teller Bullshit. I mean no offense "mom" just trying to educate on the subject at hand.

[@A-No-One]

@@dekev7503 did some editing for ya. Its the freaking internet who cares but I hope my message is still reflected on.... 🖖✌

[@yvetteschools4979]

so as a Mother, the police would have been my 1st , 2nd & 3rd stop

[@emm8357]

I loved competing in cheer, but I quit because there’s a dangerous and beyond toxic side to it. I still miss it but behind the scenes there’s a lot going on that never used to get spoken about.

[@jMci726]

How incredible and brave are these boys and their mom? To step forward and share their truth and fight for justice not just for themselves, but also for all the other children he’s abused and most certainly would abuse in the future! 👏 👏 amazing!!

[@samaireoctober5584]

This is so tragic on so many levels. Why is this such an epidemic, and what is being done about it?

[@chasehedges6775]

Madness is ruling the world

[@megsley]

this is what happens when something fun meant for kids is taken over by way too many adults who turn it into a huge money making scheme - too many adults getting rich off of kids sports and if they actually did the right thing and banned these abusers then they'd stand to lose a bunch of money.

[@missondo4887]

Exactly

[@williamhalstediq]

When u see sexual vids and messages on ur son phone u don’t send an email to the USAwhatever , u go to the police .

[@oskarskates]

I know right? the mom is suspicious to me. It seems like she could have done a better job getting attention on this

[@hbsupreme1499]

Well you have adults who do that so you got to see if the video was criminal

[@Gerulcia]

Yeap it stricked me that police was mentioned in the video. Maybe she reported it as well just it was not mentioned in video, as producers were concentrating on lack of regulation inside of organisation. He was charged in the end.

[@TheTonialadd]

The thing I don’t understand is why the boys mother didn’t go to the police first???

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

Great investigative work by these two!

[@bassk9808]

If there's anything that gets my blood boiling it's people who violate minors in any way. This boy deserves what's coming to him. Why target minors when you could really have any man you want.

[@blancaleyva2460]

They need to investigate children beauty pageants

[@kris1234]

How can we have a safe place for children if this is happening in sports and gyms? I don't want to think that this is also happening in schools. This is too much!

[@nissan_skyline]

Wow, these 2 investigative reporters made some massive positive impacts with their work. Bravo.

[@randoir1863]

when you start drilling down on any major organized activity , you're going to find scumbags. Great work ladies !!!!!

[@tfh5575]

omg he was like on top of the world i remember him being everywhere in the media a couple years ago. to go from being a star to in feds for 12 years is wild…

[@David-qp9bq]

Absolutely disgusting, don't they do background checks on these people

[@splitfries69]

most pedos have a clean record

[@IvyDent08]

The "mother" didn't protect her children. She had a responsibility to report to the police. It makes no sense to leave the reporting to someone else.

[@marcelovolcato8892]

Predators gather around children. If there's no one watching, they'll strike. Keep watching.

[@peteadenuga]

male and female beauty pageants, modelling industry, hospitality industry, colleges, your neighborhood... the list goes on.

[@LeesiCakes]

Those who protect predators are predators. Like Jim Jordan. Its insane.

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

I really want to know why we have seen so many young pageant girls commit suicide this year.

[@davidyasss3484]

Netflix, can you make this into a mini series please? Thanks

[@ovidioandrescharlesv4631]

They will... profits are always on sight.

[@nonchablunt]

It's a very sad fact that you need two upright young women like Marisa Kwiatkowski and Tricia Nadolny from USA Today to have sex offenders banned from youth sports.

[@oaklandmade007]

This is absolutely disgusting 😡 anytime there are children gathered, there are demons preying on them💯 I was a cheerleader in high school and I remember all of the weirdos that were at camp....ugh🤬

[@linedpaper5374]

girl, watching a show over the course of a "couple of weeks" is not a binge by any stretch of the imagination.

[@erblinhysi9006]

Thats what you got from this video?

[@afterthestorm221]

The life one portrays on the internet is seldom who they truly are in person. It's interesting nobody from the production company caught a whiff of this prior to filling. 💚

[@theresgoldinthesecomments4067]

Probably will find a few more groomers there

[@L.W..]

I suspect this goes on in several cheer teams/gymnastics teams. My heart goes out to the victims ! 😞

[@p1n3apple21]

Amazing job, ladies. As a dance dad myself, this is absolutely terrifying.

[@shadow.banned]

Cheerleading and child beauty pageants. Duh.

[@Voe646]

Let complaints go through an investigative process, not hindered from the outset. That is unconstitutional.

[@FightsRightsAlways]

He ALWAYS made me uncomfortable. Never know why, but now we know.

[@ashiamcgee4211]

They are sick!!! It negatively impacts the victims' lives forever!!!! So sad 😔

[@NS-xt5wv]

The boy is so traumatized with it, I fell so bad for him and good job, mom, she is really protective of her boys

[@coll4455]

I have 3 decades in the sport, I can go on and on about the structure of cheerleading and how it’s set up to allow for almost anything that happen in the sport without it getting known outside of cheerleading.

[@Musasonofmicheal]

Lady said nobody helped her protect her kids.. YOU DIDN’T protect your kids lady. For god sakes this is reprehensible

[@BBBUrMom]

The world promotes this type of behavior 🤮🤮🤮

[@tabora_]

SO GLAD someone is bringing light to abuse with cheer and Gymnastics. I was never touched like that outside of my own assault, but I knew a coach who rubbed EVERYONE the wrong way. He would touch the kids in our group too mu h on their thighs, their back, spotted them on their BUTT, but as a 15 year old instructor, I felt terrified to bring something up like that and I have no idea if he actually did or not. It's something to be AWARE of, but not accuse everyone without proof.

[@ddoubleu170]

This so disturbing.

[@irockuroll60]

Wait. People are surprised about this? My wife was watching cheer one day when I walked in from cutting the grass. After 10 minutes of watching it, I said these dudes like little boys. No grown man wants to spend all their free time being around little boys/girls. That is not normal. Men don’t find fun in that. I have coached kids soccer teams but I did it for an hour twice a week and it certainly wasn’t my number 1 priority. It was evident this dude was boning kids. And, I would bet all my life savings that he isn’t the only one. Men acting the way these men act is far from normal but so be it. However, adding the fact that they are around kids acting this way ain’t ok.

[@sammienappy3251]

As someone who does competitive cheerleading today this entire situation surprised me when it came out. Come to think of it there are teams that have 13-14 year olds up to 30 year olds.

[@LoveVirgo]

Good job mom for being on top of whats going on in your child's phone.

[@nitinthakur6569]

Wow so shocking, a show consisting of Child stars is accused of child pornography. Wouldnt have seen that coming.

[@nemrak4385]

Open your eyes it’s happening literally everywhere! It’s not shocking at all, that’s the perfect cover for evil pigs like this!!!

[@zerohours.]

The victims were 13, and the guy 19. Not that hard to wrap your head around it.

[@RuiLuz]

It's so obvious it hurts.

[@hunterq4202]

@@zerohours. What do you mean?

[@gmy33]

@@hunterq4202 those are pretty risky ages to combine 19 is just over 18 and far from reaponsable .. and 13 is boys underway to experience .. yes i have been there . Its not right .. but the line is very thin .. i would call it wrong but not child abuse its more like herassement ..

[@natashac7786]

Tricia and Marisa are making such an impact!

[@triciaapplewhite4939]

Shocked by the new number of persons on the list after the investigation. These organisations seem to care more about fame and winning than these children.

[@stevenpop2746]

There are people on the banned list STILL working in cheer because coaches are so desperate for their expertise and talent that they totally look past all their allegations!there are predators lurking in cheer that abuse child AND adults with manipulative strategic actions!Its not just an American thing…Cheerleading misconduct and illegal activity is world wide!..there is a dark side to cheer that isn’t nice and even though I loved cheering I can honestly say that the people trapped in the cheer world are not oblivious to wrong doings instead they hide them or pretend they didn’t happen!..I have seen victims shamed,not believed and also bribed!..the cheer world is not a real place..it’s a place of deluded make believe and adults who are grown ass greedy mean girls with no morals!

[@thomasjhun3700]

This makes me happy that we are giving coverage on male victims, but I am curious to see what will be the outcome of Jerry, based on how James Charles still has a platform today despite his history.

[@kenjisakamoto1993]

There need to be a better governing body that will end sexual misconducts so a child would never get hurt.

[@briannanickson6656]

I hope that the kids know that they did a good thing for speaking up, its so sad that the kid probably feels like he's being punished ( losing friends, social isolation possibly, and maybe bullying) for something that he was a victim of. I hate it when victims suffer from the situation.

[@14isoldenough]

Why do people find it hard to separate the entertainer/any profession from the individual? Your job isn't who you are

[@jamesmax6303]

A real mother would go to the police and not leave it up to other people...LOL