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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for child abuse. Her husband filed for guardianship before her sentencing. Ruby tearfully apologized to her children. The internet reacted strongly to the case, highlighting issues of child abuse and internet culture.

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Ruby Franke, a well-known parenting and lifestyle YouTube influencer known for her channel "8 Passengers," has been sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for child abuse. Ruby and her business associate Jodi Hildebrandt were both charged in connection to the mistreatment of children in their care. The case brought to light disturbing footage showing the abuse the children were subjected to, including being locked in a closet, force-fed hot sauce, and deprived of food.

Ruby tearfully apologized to her children, known as "the six little chicks," before being sentenced. A lawyer representing her expressed concern about her well-being after she was attacked in prison. Despite the outcome, Ruby has decided not to appeal her prison sentence. Prior to the sentencing, there were talks of guardianship being filed by Ruby's husband, Kevin Franke.

The court handed down the maximum penalty to Ruby and her co-defendant, Jodi Hildebrandt, highlighting the severity of the abuse the children endured. The legal process saw a significant emotional impact as Ruby apologized and took accountability for the crimes committed, with the court delivering a stern judgment. The disturbing case raised discussions around fostering a culture of accountability and responsibility for content creators, especially in the realm of family vlogging.

The sentencing received widespread attention from multiple media outlets , sparking reactions across social media platforms as internet users weighed in and expressed their shock and disapproval of the abuse inflicted on the children. The case underscores the broader conversation around the influence and responsibility of social media personalities and the ethical considerations that come with sharing personal lives on public platforms.

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Thread Age 311 days

Number of Articles 103

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Lawyer Worried Disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke May Be Attacked By Other Convicts In Prison

Perez Hilton - 310 days ago - A noted attorney believes Ruby Franke could be attacked in prison for the horrific crimes she committed against her young children. Months after being

Ruby Franke's estranged husband, Kevin, files for guardianship over teen daughter as kids remain in state custody

Page Six - 310 days ago - The husband of the disgraced “8 Passengers” host has been trying to regain custody of his four minor children since the YouTuber was arrested in August 2023.

YouTuber Ruby Franke’s chilling story shows us that internet culture has given child abuse a new place to hide | Zoe Williams

The Guardian - 310 days ago - The most disturbing thing about the prolific parenting vlogger was that she was peddling cruelty worldwide in plain sight, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

'Mama duck' Ruby Franke apologizes to her 'six little chicks' before being sentenced for child abuse

Page Six - 310 days ago - The disgraced “8 Passengers” YouTuber was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for aggravated child abuse, but will serve only 30 years maximum, per Utah law.

Ruby Franke Apologized to Her 'Little Chicks' for Abusing Them Before Being Sentenced to Prison

People - 310 days ago - Ruby Franke, a mother of six, was arrested on Aug. 30 along with her ex-business partner Jodi Hildebrandt after Franke's "emaciated" 12-year-old son escaped from Hildebrandt’s home in Ivins, Utah, and asked a neighbor for help, a probable cause affidavit states.

Ruby Franke gained millions of subscribers to her parental advice YouTube. She’s now facing jail for child abuse

The Independent - 310 days ago - How did a family-friendly channel turn into something potentially sinister? Here’s what we know about the child abuse scandal plaguing YouTube family ‘8 Passengers’. Faiza Saqib and Amelia Neath report

US parenting ‘influencer’ sentenced for child abuse

RT - 310 days ago - A YouTube vlogger who offered parenting advice online has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for child abuse

What will happen to Ruby Franke’s children?

Indy100 - 310 days ago - Ruby Franke, the YouTuber who once shared parenting advice to millions, has been jailed for up to 30 years for physically and emotionally abusing her six children.The 42-year-old former “momfluencer” shared a tearful apology to her kids from a court in Utah on Tuesday after a judge sentenced her to ...

YouTube mom apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case

staradvertiser - 310 days ago - SALT LAKE CITY >> Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice to millions via a once-popular a YouTube channel, shared a tearful apology to her children for physically and emotionally abusing them before a judge delivered a sentence that could put her in prison for years, if not decades.

YouTube parenting star Ruby Franke apologizes to her children at sentencing in abuse case: ‘I’ll never stop crying for hurting your tender souls’

Fortune - 310 days ago - Franke also claimed that she had been “manipulated” by her fellow YouTuber and business partner.

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Lawyer Worried Disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke May Be Attacked By Other Convicts In Prison

Ruby Franke's estranged husband, Kevin, files for guardianship over teen daughter as kids remain in state custody

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'Mama duck' Ruby Franke apologizes to her 'six little chicks' before being sentenced for child abuse

Ruby Franke Apologized to Her 'Little Chicks' for Abusing Them Before Being Sentenced to Prison

Ruby Franke gained millions of subscribers to her parental advice YouTube. She’s now facing jail for child abuse

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