UK sperm donor fathered 15 children — without saying he carries genetic disease causing low IQ | Businessinsider

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A UK sperm donor has fathered at least 15 kids without fully disclosing he's a carrier of fragile X, court documents say.

The 37-year-old man, James MacDougall, advertised himself as a private sperm donor to lesbian couples on Facebook. His condition would likely bar him from donating through aNow, MacDougall's application to a family court in Derby, UK, to spend time with some of his children — despite his original agreements of no contact — have been denied.

But in June 2020, SW, who has learning difficulties of her own, asked MacDougall to leave, citing inappropriate behavior like making sexual advances and showering with the baby. Soon he was arrested after attacking her, though MacDougall said SW's bruises were likely the result of"playfighting" between her and her new partner. He said SW had used him for money.

As for the third mom, KE, MacDougall had already been granted legal access to his biological son, who considered MacDougall his dad. But the toddler had recently suffered"nonaccidental bruises" under his care, court documents state, and the case is adjourned while social services investigates. their son is a"victim." They adopted him as an abused baby, they said, and he lives on disability money while volunteering.

 

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