California Couple Charged with Abusing 14 Surrogate-Born Children

A California couple who operated a surrogacy agency has been charged with severely abusing 14 children born to surrogate mothers, Fox News and Croatian outlet Index.hr reported.

According to the reports, the alleged abuse took place at the couple's mansion in Arcadia, in the Los Angeles area, valued at approximately $10 million. Fox News reported that security camera footage allegedly revealed systematic beatings of the children by both the parents and nannies in the home.

Index.hr noted that the couple had 21 children through surrogacy, at least 14 of whom suffered severe abuse. The children were removed from their custody, and the couple faces potential prison sentences. Further details regarding the identities of the defendants and upcoming legal proceedings have not yet been released.