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Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke of Utah set to take plea agreement in child abuse case

A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” has reached a plea agreement on charges that she abused and starved two of her children

The Independent UK

Ruby Franke seeks plea deal in child abuse case

The disgraced parenting vlogger faces six felony counts of aggravated child abuse

The Independent UK

Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce after her child abuse arrest

It comes after Ms Franke was arrested along with her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, three months ago

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Ruby Franke’s daughter reveals ‘panic attacks’ after mother’s child abuse arrest

‘Therapy has literally saved me, but God has too,’ YouTuber’s eldest daughter wrote on Instagram

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New bodycam video revealed in Ruby Franke child abuse case

No charges were brought against Ms Franke’s neighbour

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Ruby Franke’s husband sought to have daughter arrested after influencer charged with child abuse

Kevin Franke tried to have his oldest daughter arrested for burglary two days after Ruby Franke’s arrest, a police report revealed

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Family vlogs can entertain, empower and exploit

YouTube channels belonging to American content creator Ruby Franke were recently scrubbed from the site after the YouTuber was charged with child abuse. Franke was known for making parenting videos on her YouTube channel, 8 Passengers. Her videos frequently featured content on the family and her six children.

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Ruby Franke’s estranged husband ‘won’t point fingers’ in child abuse case

Kevin Franke’s attorney said he is more interested in what comes in the future for his kids

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Ruby Franke’s accomplice used cayenne pepper and honey to dress children’s wounds, claim court documents

Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old child told officers that he was tied to the ground with rope around his wrists and ankles

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Ruby Franke called police twice to report YouTube followers harassing her

Years before her arrest, police records show that Ruby Franke called the police twice after she was harrased by her YouTube followers

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Ruby Franke’s sisters condemn parenting influencer as they deny knowledge of child abuse

In a video posted on YouTube, the pair said they were ‘beyond disgusted’ with the allegations

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Ruby Franke’s estranged husband breaks silence over YouTuber’s shock arrest for child abuse

Attorney for ‘good dad’ Kevin Franke says he was ‘completey shocked’ by the allegations against his wife

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Former Johnny Depp lawyer weighs in on YouTuber Ruby Franke’s child abuse case

Attorney Ben Chew believes the claims Ruby Franke has made could be detrimental to her case

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Ruby Frank update: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail

Mother of six appeared alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt accused of abusing and starving her children

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Ruby Franke – update: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail

Mother of six appeared alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt accused of abusing and starving her children

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Chilling 911 call that led to Ruby Franke’s arrest revealed

The child reportedly showed up at the neighbor’s home with “duct tape” covering his ankles and wrists as the he begged for food and water

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Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges

The former parenting YouTuber admitted to a slew of horrific acts against her own children

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Ruby Franke – live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond

Mother of six appeared alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt accused of abusing and starving her children

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The Independent UK

Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join

Each of the child abuse counts carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted

The Independent UK

Ruby Franke - live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond

Mother of six appeared alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt accused of abusing and starving her children

The Independent UK

Chilling 911 call that led to Ruby Franke’s arrest revealed

The child reportedly showed up at the neighbor’s home with “duct tape” covering his ankles and wrists as the he begged for food and water

The Independent UK

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner due in court on child abuse charges

A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a YouTube channel is scheduled to make an initial court appearance on charges that she and the owner of a relationship counseling business abused and starved her children

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Another Christian influencer exposed

Ruby Franke was yet another Duggar knock-off, putting a shiny happy gloss on religious oppression

The Independent UK

Ruby Franke charging documents reveal son’s chilling escape that led to child abuse arrest

Neighbour called police after noticing duct tape around 12-year-old’s ankles and wrists, affidavit states

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