Ruby Franke

2024 - 2 - 20

Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke Sentenced to Prison for Child Abuse

Child abuse - Influencers - Jodi Hildebrandt - Parenting - Ruby Franke - YouTube

Find out the shocking details of Ruby Franke's sentencing for child abuse charges!

Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been sentenced to prison on child abuse charges. Ruby Franke, a popular YouTube vlogger, received four terms of one to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of felony abuse of her children. The sentencing took place in a Utah district court, with both Franke and Hildebrandt facing 4 to 60 years behind bars for aggravated child abuse.

In emotional court hearings, Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt shared statements as they received their sentences, expressing remorse and facing the consequences of their actions. The former internet sensations will now serve time in prison for their crimes, bringing a drastic turn to their once-influential online presence. Franke sobbed during the sentencing, attributing the child abuse to her own struggles.

The case of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of social media fame, shedding light on the importance of responsible online behavior and the potential consequences of actions taken in the public eye. The sentencing of the parenting duo has sparked discussions about accountability and the impact of online influencers on their audience, especially in the realm of parenting advice.

In a surprising turn of events, the once-beloved parenting YouTuber and her business partner faced the judicial system's judgment, receiving significant prison sentences for their actions. The case continues to draw attention to the complexities of balancing internet fame with personal responsibilities, highlighting the need for transparency and authenticity in the digital age.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced to at least 4 years in ... (CBS News)

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

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

Ruby Franke sentenced in child abuse case (NBC News)

Former family vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced to four one-to-15 year terms in prison by a Utah district court on Tuesday, ending a monthslong child abuse ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

Judge to set prison sentences for YouTube mom Ruby Franke and ... (The Associated Press)

A judge will set prison sentences for parenting advice blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner after they each admitted to physically and emotionally ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PEOPLE.com"

Former Parenting Youtuber Ruby Franke and Ex-Business Partner ... (PEOPLE.com)

In back-to-back hearings Tuesday, Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 4 to 60 years behind bars after four convictions each of aggravated child ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Hill"

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and 'mentor' sentenced for ... (The Hill)

The Utah mother and her business partner — who she called a "mentor" — have been sentenced to up to 60 years in state prison for aggravated child abuse.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KUTV 2News"

Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt share statements as both receive ... (KUTV 2News)

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced, each one facing between one - 15 years behind bars for each count of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "fox13now.com"

Franke, Hildebrandt receive same sentence for child abuse charges (fox13now.com)

Former internet sensations Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced Tuesday in Washington County after both pleading guilty to several counts of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Business Insider"

Ruby Franke sobs at sentencing, blames child abuse on being ... (Business Insider)

Disgraced momfluencer Ruby Franke was charged with child abuse last year. She was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of four years in prison.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Salt Lake Tribune"

Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced to prison in Utah child ... (Salt Lake Tribune)

Utah parenting influencer Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were both sentenced to prison on aggravated child abuse charges Tuesday, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Popular parent blogger Ruby Franke sentenced to consecutive ... (CNN)

Ruby Franke, a mother and popular web personality who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of aggravated child abuse, was sentenced to four consecutive ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TIME"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KTVL"

Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt receive consecutive prison terms for ... (KTVL)

Both women gave statements ahead of their sentencing. Prior to Franke's statement, the court received impact statements from her parents and brother, none ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "KPCC"

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

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WLBT"

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

Ruby Franke claimed ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BuzzFeed News"

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, “cutting off” his oxygen, kicking him while wearing boots, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PEOPLE.com"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Today.com"

Ruby Franke Sentencing: 4-30 Years For Child Abuse (Today.com)

Ruby Franke, Utah mom who created the YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” pled guilty to child abuse. She and counselor Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to ...

Explore the last week