"Former YouTube Host Ruby Franke Sentenced for Child Abuse: The Rise and Fall of a Parenting YouTuber"

Ruby Franke, a former YouTube parenting host, has been sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison for each of four counts of aggravated child abuse, to be served consecutively, with a maximum of 30 years. She created a harsh environment for two of her children, denying them food, water, and adequate care, and forcing them to do physical tasks in extreme heat. Her YouTube channel, "8 Passengers," which documented her strict parenting style, has been removed from the platform. Franke expressed remorse at the sentencing hearing and took "full accountability" for her actions.