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US women who gave parenting tips on YouTube charged with abuse
2 Oct 11:43 Key points summarised by AI
- Former YouTube parenting influencer Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse in Utah.
- The arrests occurred after an "emaciated" 12-year-old son escaped a window, seeking food and water, with "open wounds and duct tape around the extremities."
- Police found another abused child, removed a total of four minors from custody, and discovered evidence consistent with abuse during a subsequent house search.
- Franke's now-defunct "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, known for strict discipline, had previously faced criticism and investigations from child services for extreme parenting methods, including withholding food.
