Ron Chaffin/St. George News via AP, Pool was sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to four counts of child abuse, her estranged husband, Kevin Franke, has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt., known for her"8 Passengers" channel, to four one-15-year terms in prison. Hildebrandt, 54, was also sentenced to four one-to-15-year terms. Both women will serve their sentences consecutively, meaning they could serve from four-60 years total.
Citing"intentional infliction of emotional distress,""negligent infliction of emotional distress" and"negligence," the filing alleges that two of Kevin's children -- identified as"R.F.," 11, and"E.F.," 9 -- were confined"to a room" or in the basement of the home and"not allowed to leave" without Ruby or Hildebrandt's permission under the threat of"further or increased punishment.
Kevin is seeking judgment on special damages , pain and suffering, losses and harms, and all other general damages, as well as pre/post-judgment interest, costs and attorney fees.According to the Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department, the Aug. 30. 2023 arrests came after the department got a call about a juvenile in need of help.
The department said its officers eventually were led to Hildebrandt's home, where another child -- a 10-year-old girl -- was found in a similar condition. The girl turned out to be Ruby's child as well. The juvenile boy and 10-year-old girl were then taken to a hospital, while two of Ruby's other children were taken by the Department of Child and Family Services.
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