Shari Franke, the oldest daughter of convicted child abuser and “mommy vlogger” Ruby Franke, addressed Utah lawmakers on Oct. 16.
Speaking on the issue of minors on social media, Shari addressed the Business and Labor Interim Committee amid a discussion about recommendations for statutory change surrounding child influencer protection.
While Ruby was sentenced to 4 to 60 years in prison for child abuse in February, Shari made her reason for addressing the legislation clear from the start of her presentation.
“I don’t come today as the daughter of a felon, nor as a victim of an abnormally abusive mother. I come today as a victim of family vlogging,” Shari told the Salt Lake City room of legislators. She clarified her intentions for speaking up.
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“My goal is not to present any idea of a solution to this problem but to shed light on the ethical and monetary issues that come from being a child influencer …