Ruby Franke – live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond
YouTube parenting influncer Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were supposed to appear in court in St George, Utah on Friday afternoon over child abuse charges, but the proceeding was delayed as tech issues plagued the virtual hearing. Both women were ordered to be held without bail; their bond hearings are slated for 21 September. Ms Franke has reportedly been relocated to the medical unit of the jail, but the reasons for her move are unclear. Over 1,000 people tuned into the hearing and after a cacophony of bizarre noises and pleas to be quiet, the court shut down public access. It transpired later the Zoom link had been shared on TikTok. The pair were arrested on 30 August after Ms Franke’s 12-year-old son climbed out of a window and pleaded for neighbors to give him food and water, court documents showed. After a neighbor noticed that duct tape covering the boy’s ankles and wrists, prompting the neighbor to notify law enforcement. In a chilling 911 call, the neighbor can be heard describing the boy: “He is emaciated. He’s got tape around his legs. He’s hungry and he’s thirsty.” Read More Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join Chilling 911 call that led to Ruby Franke’s arrest revealed Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse
2023-09-09 20:50
'Found a lot of peace': Oliver Anthony shares life-changing journey of faith with Joe Rogan on 'JRE' podcast
Oliver Anthony said, 'I just felt hopeless, like almost the way a child feels hopeless when you can’t find your parent or something'
2023-09-09 20:29
'I'll fight him': When Logan Paul called out Chris Hemsworth for boxing showdown following UFC comment
Logan Paul seemed to have taken Chris Hemsworth's Instagram post from a UFC fight the wrong way
2023-09-09 20:23
UN atomic watchdog warns of threat to nuclear safety as fighting spikes near plant in Ukraine
The United Nations atomic watchdog has warned of a potential threat to nuclear safety due to a spike in fighting near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, whose forces continued pressing their counteroffensive
2023-09-09 20:23
Tommy Fury 'snubs' girlfriend Molly-Mae with unusual first ‘tattoo’
Even while he’s training for his boxing match against YouTuber and musician KSI (real name Olajide “JJ” Olatunji) next month, Tommy Fury has managed to find some time to reportedly get his first “tattoo” – and his choice of design has left social media users baffled. In a lengthy interview with fitness brand MyProtein, the former Love Island contestant is seen laying down on his front while a man with a tattoo gun draws the artwork in between his shoulder blades. He said of the 14 October fight in Manchester: “These guys [Jake Paul and KSI] are not trying to climb the top of the tree and achieve world titles. All these guys are interested in is viewing figures and pay-per-view buys and all sorts of stuff – they are not interested in winning. “When [KSI’s] done and I’ve knocked him out, he’s probably gonna go and release another song, he’s probably gonna go and do another podcast, he’s probably going to, I don’t know, make another YouTube video. “That’s what these guys are, whereas me, fighting’s in my blood, it runs through my veins and for generations at a time, this is all we have done. “KSI is not the man to beat Tommy Fury, just like Jake Paul wasn’t.” Tommy Fury talks KSI fight, Mayweather, and gets a tattoo | Myprotein www.youtube.com Though away from the fighting talk, Fury was apparently getting his first tattoo, despite previously batting away a suggestion from girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague to get matching ones honouring their baby daughter Bambi. “Omg, I’ve been really thinking about getting a little ‘B’ somewhere, but Tommy won’t do it with me because he doesn’t want one and I only want to do it together,” she said during an Instagram Q&A earlier this year. Yet it seems he has now changed his mind, agreeing to get a tattoo of MyProtein’s logo on his back. “It’s not as bad as I thought it was going to be,” he remarked after the procedure was complete. However, social media users aren’t convinced that the tattoo is real, as one YouTube commenter noted the artist was wielding “a tattoo gun that makes no noise”. “Shouldn’t be tattooing you whilst sitting like that as it can distort the lines/rippling in the skin. Should be laying down relaxing the body,” wrote one Instagram user. Another added: “No way is he tattooing with him leaning on his elbows!” “Exactly, especially the way his shoulders are sitting as well,” one user replied. The fight between the two boxing stars takes place on the same night as KSI’s Prime co-founder Logan Paul's bout against mixed martial artist Dillon Danis. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-09 20:20
Chelsea target explains decision to reject Stamford Bridge transfer this summer
Lens striker Elye Wahi explains why he rejected the chance to sign for Chelsea.
2023-09-09 19:51
‘Pee-wee Herman Show’ star Paul Reubens’ cause of death revealed to be 'acute myelogenous leukemia'
A month after his death at the age of 70, Paul Reubens' cause of death has finally been revealed
2023-09-09 19:47
'Tonight Show' staffers defend Jimmy Fallon amid 'toxic workplace' claims, say 'he's nice to everybody'
The staffers said that Jimmy Fallon 'knows every crew member' and never belittled or snapped at anyone
2023-09-09 19:29
MMA fighter Dillon Danis subject to restraining order after posting NSFW videos of Logan Paul's fiance Nina Agdal
The tension between Nina Agdal, 31, and Danis has been building for weeks after Danis' upcoming fight with her fiancee, Logan Paul, was announced
2023-09-09 19:28
How tall is Doja Cat? 'Streets' rapper is known to flaunt her height by wearing high heels
Hip-hop singer Doja Cat's height, slender body shape, and toned legs contribute to her commanding presence on stage
2023-09-09 19:22
Uganda Issues First Islamic Banking License in Boost to Sector
Uganda’s central bank has issued its first Islamic banking license since the country passed legislation to accommodate Shariah-compliant
2023-09-09 19:22
London police find and arrest fugitive terror suspect Daniel Khalife
London's Metropolitan Police have found and arrested Daniel Khalife, the force announced Saturday, marking the end of a three-day manhunt for the terror suspect who escaped from prison on Wednesday.
2023-09-09 19:22
