Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger, is expected to enter a plea agreement on Monday in Washington County, Utah, after being charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Police found two of her children with open wounds and malnourished, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt was also charged with two counts of child abuse and one count of child endangerment. The case has sparked a national conversation about the responsibilities of parents and influencers, and Franke's plea agreement is expected to be a first step in resolving the case.
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A Maryland judge, Andrew Wilkinson, was shot and killed Thursday night at his home in Hagerstown. The Washington County Sheriff's Office has launched a homicide investigation into the incident, but has not released any further details. Judge Wilkinson had been a judge since 2017 and the Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Ruby Franke, a family vlogger, has been charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Her sisters, Julie Deru and Bonnie Hoellein, have released videos expressing their shock and sadness at the news, and detailing their efforts to connect with Franke and her children. Franke is currently being held without bail and the sisters have asked their followers to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers.
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, 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.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman Arrested and Charged with Applying to be a Hitman on Parody Website
Tennessee Air National Guardsman Arrested and Charged with Applying to be a Hitman on Parody Website
Josiah Ernesto Garcia, a 21-year-old Tennessee Air National Guardsman, was arrested and charged Thursday after applying to be a hitman on rentahitman.com, a parody website. Garcia indicated in February that he had “military experience, and rifle expertise” and requested an “in depth job description.” He is currently being held in the Washington County Detention Center and is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.