Utah legislators discussed the issue of child abuse, and specifically child torture, during committee and subcommittee meetings at the Utah State Capitol Buildi
A photo from the arrest video of Ruby Franke for child abuse after her interview with Washington County Sheriff's investigators August 30, 2023. .
A bill regarding torture was presented Wednesday, after multiple cases in the state garnered significant attention – including the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson in West Haven, and the children of Ruby Franke in Ivins. “Someone must have a lengthy criminal history before any prison is recommended for this crime,” Clarke said. “We aggressively prosecute these cases, and obviously, seek prison – but the system’s recommendation is so low that we are fighting an uphill battle in order to put child torturers behind bars.”
Sen. Kathleen Riebe, who is a teacher, had a strong focus during bill discussion on prevention and knowing the signs of what people can look for relating to child abuse.Evidence released in child abuse case of YouTubers Ruby Franke, Jodi HildebrandtNewly obtained videos show officers entering Ruby Franke's home on day of her arrest
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