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Kohberger, 30, pleaded guilty to the murders this month as part of a deal that eliminated the possibility of the death penalty. He faces four consecutive life sentences.
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How Jodi Hildebrandt's Arrival Led Ruby Franke to Go 'Off the Rails': 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'
A new four-part docuseries explores the abusive partnership between Ruby Franke and Jodi HildebrandtNEED TO KNOW A new four-part docuseries explores the abusive partnership between Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt The docuseries debuts Sept. 1 on Investigation Discovery and will stream on HBO Max Franke and Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for four convictions of child abuse last yearA new docuseries delves into how a Mormon religious leader influenced a Utah mom whose seemingly wholesome life spiraled into a horrific case of child abuse carried out in the name of God. The series, Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, will explore the August 2023 arrest of Mormon family influencer Ruby Franke for felony child abuse and how the mother of six was led down a devious and abusive path by Jodi Hildebrandt, a woman Franke met through her local church who promised to help her become a better wife and mother. The four-part docuseries debuts Sept. 1 on Investigation Discovery and will also be available to stream on HBO Max. 'Over the course of four parts, Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence offers extensive insight into Jodi Hildebrandt's rise to power within the Mormon community through her popular ConneXions program – and how that program led her to Franke and laid the foundation for the twisted bond they shared,' Investigation Discovery said in a statement provided to PEOPLE on Monday. 'Featuring extensive interviews with former clients, the docuseries underscores the extent of Hildebrandt's cult-like and manipulative tactics that devastated the lives of the individuals who entrusted her with their struggles in hopes of helping themselves and their marriages.' The network says that the docuseries includes exclusive new interviews with Hildebrandt's niece Jesse Hildebrandt, who PEOPLE previously reported had opened up about her own childhood abuse after her aunt was arrested. "This was a wolf in sheep's clothing," one interviewee says about Hildebrandt in the new ID trailer, released Monday. The series also includes an interview with Adam Steed, a former patient of Hildebrandt, who previously told PEOPLE that the religious leader who branded herself for a time as a 'sex therapist' had 'destroyed' his life through her teachings. Investigation Discovery said in its press release that the insight in the docuseries "underscores Hildebrandt's manipulative and dangerous tendencies and how when combined with Franke's strict family values, they created an environment rife with manipulation, control, and abuse.' Franke and Hildebrandt were both arrested in August 2023 and charged with six felony counts of child abuse after Franke's 12-year-old son had escaped Hildebrandt's home, where he was bound and starved, and made his way to a neighbor's house seeking help. The neighbor called 911, leading local police to then discover Franke's 9-year-old daughter being held captive in a similar situation. The women's arrests uncovered a pattern of abusive teaching by Hildebrandt, and confirmed growing suspicions of critics who long questioned Franke's strict parenting style on her popular 8 Passengers family vlogging page on YouTube. Both women were ultimately sentenced to prison on four convictions of child abuse, PEOPLE reported last year, and were sentenced to serve between four and 30 years in prison. Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence debuts Sept. 1 on Investigation Discovery and will stream on HBO Max. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
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Freedom Convoy lawyer dropped as a bank customer after cryptocurrency transactions. Can you be debanked?
A lawyer who represented protestors from the Freedom Convoy and cross-examined former prime minister Justin Trudeau in 2023 said she was unexpectedly dropped as a customer by Royal Bank of Canada after making a couple of cryptocurrency transfers. On July 23, Eva Chipiuk posted a copy of a letter with a subject line of Termination of Banking Relationship on LinkedIn, which she said was sent to her by RBC, where she said she had had an account for about five years. She said in an interview that the letter that let her know the bank was severing their relationship with her, also known as being debanked, followed two transactions with cryptocurrency platform Shakepay Inc. 'After careful consideration, we regretfully advise you that the recent activity in your accounts is outside of RBC's client risk appetite,' the letter said. 'Consequently, we are no longer in a position to continue our banking relationship with you.' Chipiuk said she has since taken her business to another financial institution. An RBC spokesperson, when asked about the situation, said, 'On occasion, a client or the bank may choose to end their banking relationship and that each has the contractual right and discretion' to do so. 'For its part, RBC makes such a decision only after careful consideration of the circumstances,' the spokesperson said. Although not a frequent occurrence, having your account closed by a bank can happen and banks are not obliged to provide a reason. 'Any decision to close an account is not taken lightly,' said a spokesperson from the Canadian Bankers Association, which represents about 60 domestic and foreign banks in Canada. 'Banks make these decisions independently, taking into consideration applicable laws, regulatory requirements and institution-specific factors, and evaluating the risk of their respective clients.' Chipiuk said her account was locked after she sent two e-transfers two days in a row for $1,000 to Shakepay, a financial app that allows people to buy and sell bitcoin. The second transfer was stopped by the bank and triggered an account freeze, she said. She said she eventually had to go to the bank to get her accounts restored. A few days after that, she received the letter from RBC saying that her accounts were set to be closed by mid-August. 'Many of my experiences were incredibly frustrating, feeling like I was a criminal and had to defend myself,' she said. 'After the last interaction, I decided to open an account with Bow Valley Credit Union. I have not had a chance to look into legal options.' During the protests involving the Freedom Convoy in 2022, Canadian banks froze a total of about $7.8 million in about 200 accounts when the federal government invoked its Emergencies Act powers. After posting about the incident on social media, Chipiuk said she received responses from an 'overwhelming amount' of people who told her that they had been debanked through a similar letter. 'It may not be as rare as we think,' she said. The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI), a non-profit that helps resolve disputes between consumers and financial services, said about five per cent of the complaints it receives each year are linked to debanking. In 2024, OBSI opened 94 cases related to debanking, down from 105 cases in 2023. A spokesperson for OBSI said that if a bank provides a customer with 'a reasonable notice' period before closing the account, the organization does not generally recommend compensation since a bank is 'entitled to end its business' with a customer. 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'It is prohibited for banks to give information to customers about why they are being debanked in some instances, like where there are suspicious transactions,' she said. Scotchmer said there has been heightened scrutiny from the government in recent years to ensure that banks tackle issues linked to money laundering and if anything falls 'offside of a bank's risk appetite,' they can discontinue their service. 'They have millions of customers, so they're also looking at patterns of transactions for individual and business customers and the way that money flows across the system,' she said. 'They're often looking at multiple factors when they make these decisions, and several different things can raise red flags for banks.' Scotchmer said banks are not necessarily accusing customers of illegal acts, but they are sometimes just concerned that the risk is 'too great' for the bank to continue the relationship. 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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave in connection with MLB sports betting investigation
One of the biggest chips on the MLB trade market is being placed on paid leave just days before the deadline. All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave on Monday in connection with an MLB sports betting investigation, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. He will be on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel. The Guardians confirmed the news in a statement. The team was told that "no additional players or club personnel are expected to be impacted." The team added that it will not comment further on the situation and will allow MLB to carry out its investigation. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on paid leave while MLB looks into this gambling matter. Starter Luis Ortiz was put on paid leave in early July after suspicious bets were reportedly placed based on his performance. Ortiz reportedly came under fire after two of his pitches were flagged for suspicious betting activity. An unusual amount of action was placed on Ortiz opening an inning by either throwing a ball or hitting a batter in two separate games. In both instances, Ortiz started those innings by throwing pitches nowhere near the strike zone. It's unclear what MLB found during its investigation that resulted in Clase being placed on leave as well. If Clase or Ortiz is found by MLB to have violated league rules, they could face a wide range of possible punishment. The league banned former infielder Tucupita Marcano for life in 2024 after he reportedly bet on his own team while injured. Other players who bet on baseball, but not on their own teams, were banned for a year. Under MLB rules, players are not allowed to bet on baseball or softball but can bet on other sports. The Guardians have not lived up to expectations this season. After winning the American League Central with a 92-69 record last season, the team sits at 52-53 entering play Monday. Clase — one of the game's best closers — pitched well this season, posting a 3.23 ERA and 24 saves over 47 1/3 innings. He was thought to be one of the premier names available at the trade deadline, meaning Monday's news significantly alters the landscape of the deadline as a whole.
