Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing the need for a "new generation of leaders" to take the reins of power. Romney, 76, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and has spent the last 25 years in public service. His decision not to seek re-election in 2024 is a significant shift in the political landscape in Utah, leaving an open seat for new leaders to fill.
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Ruby Franke, a former YouTube parenting advice vlogger, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt appeared in court on Friday to face six felony counts of aggravated child abuse. Their virtual hearing was delayed due to the large number of people trying to log in and watch, and the charges stem from Franke's malnourished son running to a neighbor's house asking for food and water. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 5th.
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.
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.
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.
On Thursday night, 14.7 million Charter Spectrum subscribers were left without access to Disney-owned channels due to a carriage dispute between Charter and Disney. This blackout affected college football games on ESPN, SEC Network, ACC Network, and ESPNU, as well as other popular programming. It is unclear when the dispute between Charter and Disney will be resolved, leaving subscribers without access to their favorite shows and sports.