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Ruby Franke, a mother and prominent web personality, has been sentenced to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years in a Utah prison after pleading guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Franke acknowledged the charges, stating they were justified and aimed at ensuring her family's safety. Known for her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," Franke documented the abuse in her vlogs. She argued that the punishments were necessary for instilling obedience and promoting repentance. Initially facing six charges, Franke entered a plea of not guilty to two of them as a part of a deal to testify against her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, who was also charged with aggravated child abuse and subsequently reached a plea agreement. Franke and Hildebrandt have a 30-day window to file an appeal.