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Feb 2024
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RUBY FRANKE/JODI HILDEBRANDT: SENTENCED!...

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Justice is served in a Utah courtroom on February 20th, 2024 in the case of YouTuber mom Ruby Franke and her therapist Jodi Hildebrandt. Hidden Host Lauren Matthias reported live that morning from St George, Utah on the Law and Crime Network. While Lauren reports live, Listen to Ruby and Jodi's full sentencing statements as well as the press conference following the news.

August 30, 2023--a brave 12-year-old boy escapes a house of torture in Southern Utah --rescuing himself and his 10-year-old sister. A neighbor feeds the emaciated boy and calls 911. The children's mother YouTube Celebrity Ruby Franke, and Ruby's therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, are arrested and charged with 6 counts of aggravated child abuse.

Stay tuned for additional episodes and a full report of the days events.

Host and psychologist Dr John Matthias will also soon weigh in on the statements.



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