Unpacking the Child Abuse Case Against YouTube Influencer Ruby Franke

In a September 13 YouTube video, Bonnie said Ruby and Kevin “cut our family apart” years ago, so she had no idea what was going on.

Julie said in a video she posted the same day that she “literally had no contact” with Ruby, adding: “She wouldn’t respond to any texts or emails.”

Bonnie continued, “The more I learn, the more my feelings turn into anger. I’m angry. I’m angry at what happened. I’m beyond disgusted and I feel like it’s hurting me. makes me tremble. It makes me tremble because it’s never been seen before. It’s truly incredible.” She also said in her video that it was “Kevin’s job to check things and he didn’t.”

Asked about Bonnie’s allegations that the father of six failed to protect his children, Kevin’s lawyer told TODAY.com that his client was “more interested in reaching out to his children, in family and friends to heal trauma and past events” than to be debated. his sister-in-law.

“He is focused on doing what is best for his children at this point, even if that involves some introspection,” the lawyer continued. “However, none of these processes will create further distance between him and his family, including his extended family. He wishes Bonnie and his family well as we all navigate this healing journey.”

As for Ruby and Jodi, they both pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse in December and were sentenced to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years on February 20.

According to NBC News, Ruby’s exact time behind bars will be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Paroles, but she appeared ready to accept her punishment. “I am honored and ready to serve prison time,” Franke told the judge. John Walton during his appearance in court. “I understand this is going to take time.”

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