Parenting blogger and YouTube influencer Ruby Franke, along with her former business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, is expected to enter a plea agreement in her child abuse case. Franke faces six felony counts of aggravated child abuse after her arrest in Utah. Police found one of Franke's children with open wounds and another malnourished at Hildebrandt's home. Franke has been held without bail and hopes to resolve the matter quickly. Franke's lawyers claim she was manipulated by Hildebrandt, who isolated her from her family. Franke's husband has filed for divorce, and Franke acknowledges and respects his decision.
YouTube influencer Ruby Franke, known for her channel 8 Passengers, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been arrested and charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Concerns about the welfare of Franke's children were raised by a neighbor who noticed the four youngest kids being left alone for extended periods of time. The children were placed in the care of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services after Franke's arrest. Franke's husband, Kevin, who has not been charged, is shocked by the allegations. The case has garnered attention on social media, with resurfaced videos highlighting Franke's approach to discipline. Franke and Hildebrandt are currently being held without bail, and their lawyers have requested more time to review the evidence.
YouTube parenting influencer Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were scheduled to appear in court in St George, Utah on child abuse charges, but the virtual hearing was delayed due to technical issues. Both women were ordered to be held without bail, and their bond hearings are set for September 21. Franke's 12-year-old son escaped from their home and sought help from a neighbor, prompting the arrest. A chilling 911 call described the boy as emaciated and with tape around his legs. The court hearing was disrupted after the Zoom link was shared on TikTok.
YouTube influencer Tana Mongeau faces backlash and loses sponsorships after publicly criticizing a French wine tour, including making death threats towards the tour guide. Mongeau complained about the lack of wine tasting and expressed her frustration in an ad for a sponsor. The tour guide, Cynthia Coutu, reported the death threats to the police and received negative reviews online. Babbel, the sponsor, stated that they will be more cautious with future sponsorships and distanced themselves from Mongeau's behavior.
