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You Won't Believe What Happened to Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke!

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Find out the shocking sentencing and details of the parenting influencer's case. Read on for the jaw-dropping revelations!

Parenting influencer Ruby Franke, known for her popular YouTube channel '8 Passengers,' has recently faced a dramatic turn of events. The Utah-based mother of six, who offered parenting advice to millions of viewers, has been sentenced to up to 30 years in prison along with her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. The duo admitted to several counts of aggravated child abuse, shocking the online community that once followed their family vlogs closely.

Franke's strict parenting strategies, which included controversial punishments like withholding food from her children, came under scrutiny leading to their arrest. The case unfolded with Franke pleading guilty to felony abuse charges, resulting in her and Hildebrandt's sentencing to consecutive terms ranging from one to 15 years each. The once-beloved vlogger's downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of social media influence and the reality behind curated online personas.

Despite the distressing revelations surrounding Franke's case, some online commentators have expressed shock at the severity of the sentencing. The incident has sparked debates on the responsibilities of influencers and the impact of their advice on a wide audience. The online parenting community, once inspired by Franke's content, now faces a moment of reflection on the authenticity and credibility of online personalities.

In a surprising twist, Franke's case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the digital age. The story serves as a reminder that behind the glossy facade of social media lies a complex reality, urging viewers to approach online content with a critical eye.

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Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber and influencer jailed for ... (Sky News)

Franke, a mother of six from Utah who gave parenting tips via a once-popular video blog called "8 Passengers", admitted four counts of aggravated child ...

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YouTuber Ruby Franke apologises at sentencing in child abuse case (BreakingNews.ie)

The mother of six from Utah gave parenting advice to millions via a once-popular YouTube channel.

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Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced to up to 30 years in ... (CBS News)

Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced on child abuse charges.

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Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber given maximum sentence ... (BBC News)

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, business partner Jodi Hildebrandt ... (ABC News)

YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced to four terms of one to 15 years in prison. She pleaded guilty to four counts of felony abuse of her children.

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Ruby Franke Sentencing - Live Updates (Today.com)

Ruby Franke, a Utah mom who created the YouTube channel โ€œ8 Passengers,โ€ pleaded guilty to child abuse. She and counselor Jodi Hildebrandt are being ...

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Former Parenting Influencer Ruby Franke Sentenced To Up To 30 ... (Forbes)

Franke received four consecutive one- to 15-year sentences, though Utah caps the amount of consecutive sentences that can be served at 30 years.

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Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber given maximum sentence ... (BBC News)

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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Ruby Franke, a Former YouTube Host, Sentenced for Child Abuse (The New York Times)

Ruby Franke documented her strict parenting strategies, which included punishing her children by refusing to feed them, on social media.

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Ruby Franke, YouTube mom vlogger, sentenced to prison for child ... (The Guardian)

The 42-year-old and her collaborator were arrested after Franke's malnourished son escaped from a window looking for food.

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Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced in Child Abuse Case (TIME)

YouTuber Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger who pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse, was sentenced on Tuesday to four terms of one to ...

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YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse ... (89.3 KPCC)

Franke told the judge that she would not argue for a shorter sentence before she stood to thank local police officers, doctors and social workers for being ...

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Ruby Franke, parenting advice YouTuber, jailed for child abuse (The Irish Times)

Mother of six, who created a 'concentration camp-like setting' for two of her children, faces up to 60 years in prison.

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YouTuber Ruby Franke Sentenced To Prison For Child Abuse: Details (BuzzFeed News)

It comes two months after Ruby admitted to punishing her youngest son for drinking water, โ€œcutting offโ€ his oxygen, kicking him while wearing boots, ...

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Ruby Franke Apologized to Her 'Little Chicks' for Abusing Them ... (PEOPLE.com)

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 ...

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