"Arrest of '8 Passengers' Mother: A Necessary Step in Addressing Allegations of Child Abuse"
Ruby Franke, the former creator of the YouTube family channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Franke's three sisters released an Instagram statement expressing their belief that the arrest was necessary and that the children are now safe. Franke's eldest child, Shari, also commented on the arrest, stating that justice is finally being served. The arrest follows years of allegations and concerns from viewers regarding child abuse and neglect witnessed in Franke's vlogs. Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested after a call to the police reporting a malnourished child asking for help. Franke faces up to 15 years in prison for each charge of aggravated child abuse.