Ruby Franke Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Abuse
The former parenting YouTuber and her business partner received prison sentences after pleading guilty to aggravated child abuse.
- Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for aggravated child abuse, with Franke receiving a 30-year sentence.
- The abuse involved withholding food, water, and beds from the children, and subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse.
- Franke's sister, Bonnie Hoellein, publicly distanced herself from the abuse, emphasizing her commitment to her own children.
- The case has sparked discussions on the ethics of sharing children's lives online and the responsibilities of family vloggers.
- Franke apologized at her sentencing, attributing her actions to paranoia and a belief in a conspiracy against her and her children.