Ruby Franke, the mother of six behind the family YouTube channel "8 Passengers," has been charged with six counts of felony child abuse by the Washington County Attorney in Utah. The investigation is ongoing, but Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested last week after Franke's malnourished son ran to a neighbor's house asking for help. If convicted, they could face up to life in prison.
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Ruby Franke, a Utah YouTuber with over 2 million followers, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were taken into custody this week after authorities received a call about a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape. Franke's sister Bonnie Hoellein posted a YouTube video expressing shock and sadness, but the link was later made unavailable. Franke and Hildebrandt are currently in custody, but it is unclear what charges they are facing.
Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that the proceedings in the case of former President Donald Trump's election interference in Georgia will be livestreamed on the court's YouTube channel, allowing the public to watch the trial online. Media members will be allowed to use their computers and phones inside the courtroom, but will not be allowed to record the trial. The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, with an unknown timeline for a verdict.
Ruby Franke, the mother behind the now defunct family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, was arrested Wednesday night in Utah on suspicion of aggravated child abuse. Police found a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape on their extremities, and Franke and her business partner and collaborator, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse. The two women create advice videos that critics say promote a harsh style of parenting.
Former President Donald Trump has requested a delay to his trial in Georgia, which was granted by Judge Scott McAfee. The trial, which is related to an alleged scheme to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results, will be live streamed and televised on YouTube. Trump has entered a not guilty plea and requested the delay due to lack of time to prepare his case, a request that was granted by the judge.
Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of two film stars, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan. If convicted, Bronchalo could face the death penalty. Police are continuing to investigate the case and have not released any further details.
An 11-year-old girl from Florida was taken into custody after falsely reporting the abduction of her 14-year-old friend, which she had done as part of a YouTube challenge. In response, multiple police departments and an aviation crew were deployed to search for the vehicle, but no van was found. The girl faces felony and misdemeanor charges, and authorities urge people to be aware of the potential repercussions of their actions.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to hospital and fitted with a pacemaker early Sunday, as tens of thousands of protesters marched into Jerusalem and hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in a show of force against his controversial judicial reforms. Netanyahu's pacemaker implantation and the protests come ahead of a key vote on the reforms, which have been met with widespread opposition from former security chiefs and military reservists. The outcome of the vote remains to be seen.