YouTube Parenting Channel Host Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

Ruby Franke, the former host of the YouTube parenting channel "8 Passengers," has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Franke, known for her strict parenting style, was arrested in September after two of her children were found malnourished, with one having duct tape on his ankles and wrists and open wounds. Her plea was part of an agreement with prosecutors, and she will remain incarcerated until her sentencing in 2024. Franke's YouTube channel, which had nearly 2.5 million subscribers, has been removed from the platform.