8 Passengers

Ruby Franke sits next to her attorney during a plea hearing.

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Judge to set prison sentences for YouTube mom Ruby Franke and business partner in child abuse case

Associated Press Feb 20, 2024

In this image made from video provided by the Utah State Courts, Jodi Hildebrandt is seen during a virtual court appearance, Sept. 8, 2023, in St. George, Utah. Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke were charged with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse after their arrests on Aug. 30 at Hildebrandt's house in the southern Utah city of Ivins. They remain jailed without bail. A 12-year-old boy said Hildebrandt used ropes to tie him up, according to search warrants made public this week. Hildebrandt's attorney was out of the office on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and not available to comment on the boy's allegations.

Police & Fire

Son of Utah woman who gave online parenting advice says therapist tied him up with ropes

Associated Press Sep 21, 2023

Ruby Franke, whose now defunct channel “8 Passengers” followed her family, was arrested Wednesday night, Aug. 30, 2023, in the southern Utah city of Ivins.

Police & Fire

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke charged with aggravated child abuse of 2 of her 6 children

Associated Press Sep 4, 2023

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