SALT LAKE CITY — The daughter of “mommy vlogger” Ruby Franke, who was sentenced to prison for child abuse charges earlier this year, spoke to Utah lawmakers Wednesday about the issue of minors on social media.
The Business and Labor Interim Committee discussed recommendations for statutory change in regard to child influencer protections. This included the creation of financial protections for minors who are compensated for the use of their likeness.
Shari Franke, Ruby’s daughter, addressed the committee.
“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 said.
Shari said her goal for speaking was to not 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.
“I want to be clear that there is never ever a good reason …