YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case

Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six

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apologized for abusing her children and claimed manipulation by her business partner

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Jodi Hildebrandt

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Franke expressed gratitude to law enforcement and social workers for intervening.

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Both Franke and Hildebrandt received up to 30 years in prison for aggravated child abuse.

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Franke's 12-year-old son escaped and sought help

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leading to their arrest

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The abusive environment was likened to a "concentration camp-like setting" by the prosecutor.

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Franke showed remorse

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Franke's controversial parenting decisions were criticized prior to her arrest.

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