YouTube mom Ruby Franke to plead guilty in child abuse case, blames partner for distorted sense of morality

TL;DR
Ruby Franke, a former momfluencer known for her YouTube channel 8 Passengers, will plead guilty to charges related to child abuse. Franke's lawyer claims that her former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, took advantage of her and manipulated her. The charges stem from an incident where Franke's 12-year-old son escaped from their care and was found emaciated and injured. Hildebrandt, who also faces the same charges, has faced allegations of misconduct in the past. Franke's lawyer states that she is committed to taking responsibility for her actions.
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