YouTuber Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Horrific Child Abuse Charges
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YouTuber Ruby Franke has pleaded guilty to child abuse, admitting to psychologically and physically abusing her 9-year-old son and daughter. She allegedly convinced her son that he was "evil" and "possessed," subjecting him to punishments and telling him they were acts of love. Her daughter was also isolated, forced to do physical tasks, denied food and water, and repeatedly told she was "evil and possessed." Both children suffered severe emotional harm.
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