Famous blogger Ruby Franke was recently arrested in Washington County, Utah, on August 30, 2023, over six counts of aggravated child abuse under Utah law, having pleaded guilty to four of these charges.
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The sentencing is expected in February 2024.
Ruby Franke Children Ages
Franke has six children – Shari, 20, Chad, 18, Abby, 16, Julie, 14, Russell, 12, and Eve, 9.
Ruby Franke Son
One of Franke’s sons said that “he had been banned from his bedroom and made to sleep on a bean bag for seven months.”
Ruby Franke Instagram
Franke is on Instagram @moms_of_truth with 331k followers.
Ruby Franke Documentary
Several documentaries have been released in line with the Ruby Franke story since November 2023.
Ruby Franke Plea Agreement
Franke’s plea agreement compels her to serve a prison term and sentences that will run consecutively.
Who Is Ruby Franke?
Ruby Franke, the once-famous family vlogger behind the now-defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has taken a stark turn in the public eye.
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Initially gaining popularity in 2015, 8 Passengers showcased Franke’s family life with husband Kevin and their six children, accumulating nearly 1 billion views.
However, concerns arose in 2020 about Franke’s disciplinary methods, including allegations of withholding food and sending a child to a wilderness camp.
Amidst growing scrutiny, the Franke family defended their actions, attributing misunderstandings to taken-out-of-context incidents.
The 8 Passengers YouTube channel witnessed a decline in popularity in 2021, and in 2022, the couple separated.
Ruby Franke deleted the channel, and began working working as a mental health coach at ConneXions.
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