California couple charged in surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children
They publishedCalifornia couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 kids
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Who
What
- A California couple arrested on conspiracy to commit child abuse charges over a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 kids.
- Fifteen children were removed from their Arcadia home last year after abuse allegations; six more were found elsewhere.
- Children ages ranged from two months to 13 years, mostly between one and three.
- Silvia Zhang reportedly gave birth to one or two children; others were born by surrogate.
- The couple were first arrested in May 2025 after a two-month-old infant suffered a traumatic head injury.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Health, Politics · language: eng
topics: Health, Politics · language: eng
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published 6 Oct, 18:41Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/06/california-couple-charged-child-abuse-surrogacy
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