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Aggravated Child Abuse

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YouTuber Ruby Franke's Shocking Child Abuse Confessions

YouTuber Ruby Franke, known for her "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, has admitted to horrific abuse against her children, claiming they were "evil and possessed." Court documents reveal that she bound her 12-year-old son's hands and feet, made him work outdoors for hours, and physically attacked him. Franke also mentally and physically abused her 9-year-old daughter. She pleaded guilty to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse and faces a prison term. Franke's husband denies any involvement in the abuse. Franke's defense attorney claims she was influenced by her co-defendant, relationship counselor Jodi Hildebrandt, who allegedly isolated Franke from her family.

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Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse: Shocking Details Revealed

Ruby Franke, a Utah parenting influencer, has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse through a plea agreement. The agreement details the "physical torture" of her youngest son and the "severe emotional harm" inflicted upon her youngest daughter. The abuse escalated over a three-month period, during which Franke's son was subjected to physical torture, denied water, and bound with handcuffs that caused injuries. Franke's daughter was denied food and water, isolated, and forced to do physical tasks. Franke will testify against her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, in exchange for a neutral stance from the Washington County attorney's office in future hearings before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.

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Parents and Scientists in Florida Accused of Locking Kids in Makeshift Cages

Two scientists from the University of Florida have been charged with aggravated child abuse after admitting to confining their two children, one with ADHD, in a makeshift wooden cage and under an overturned crib. The parents claimed it was a normal practice and necessary due to the child's behavior and lack of childcare options. The children have been placed with safe family members, and the parents are on administrative leave from the university.

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"Infamous YouTube Mommy Vlogger Ruby Franke Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse"

Ruby Franke, a popular YouTube mommy vlogger known for her controversial parenting techniques, has been arrested for aggravated child abuse after a child, allegedly bound in duct tape, escaped from a window and sought help from neighbors. The child appeared emaciated and malnourished with open wounds. Franke's business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, was also arrested. Four other minors were taken into custody, and another emaciated child was found in the home. Franke's YouTube channel, "8 Passengers," was removed earlier this year, and she has faced accusations of abuse in the past. Franke and Hildebrandt are being held under suspicion of two counts of aggravated child abuse.

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Volusia County Couple Charged with Brutal Child Abuse and Neglect

A couple in Volusia County, Florida, is facing multiple charges of child abuse and neglect after an investigation revealed a "brutal pattern of child neglect, abuse, and torture in the home." The investigation began after the mother of one of the children reported her boyfriend for abusing her son. The investigation revealed that the 5-year-old victim had been beaten with a mop handle, had his hands tied behind his back for hours, and had been put in a dog cage without food. Two other children in the home were also found to have been abused. The couple faces charges including child neglect, false imprisonment, evidence and witness tampering, and aggravated child abuse.