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CheersJerry Harrisfaces new federal charges in Chicago for allegedsex crimesinvolving minors, lawyers for two accusers said Friday.

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Attorneys for these two accusers sent a stamped copy of the indictment to reporters.

Another count alleges that Harris knowingly received and attempted to receive child pornography.

Allegationsof sexual misconduct against Harris emerged several days before his September arrest on the child-porn charge.

Two teenage brothers accused Harris of sending them sexually explicit messages when they were about 13 years old.

Lawyers for the twin boys had previously confirmed to Vulture that Harriss arrest related to their clients accusations.

One of the twins alleged that Harris had tried to pressure him into oral sex.

The allegations were first reported byUSA Today.

Prosecutors have previouslyallegedin court papers that Harris admitted to victimizing at least five to ten children.

Harriss attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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