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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang arrested in California child abuse case
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang have been arrested and charged in connection with a massive child abuse investigation at their Arcadia, California, mansion. Authorities allege the couple operated a surrogacy agency, Mark Surrogacy Investment LLC, and used it to acquire at least 21 children, most of whom were born via surrogates.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman described the residence as a ‘house of horrors.’ Prosecutors claim the couple subjected children, some as young as two months old, to severe physical and verbal abuse. Surveillance footage from over 30 cameras reportedly captured nannies hitting children with sticks, shoes, and hands. In one instance, a nanny allegedly struck an infant, causing a brain bleed and head injury; authorities claim the parents waited two days to seek medical help.
The couple is accused of conspiracy to commit child abuse, complicity, and witness intimidation. They also allegedly misled surrogate mothers by providing false information regarding Zhang’s ability to conceive and the couple’s existing family size. The investigation, which involves both state and federal authorities, follows a medical emergency involving an infant that prompted police intervention.
Entities
Arcadia · Arcadia Police · FBI · Guojun Xuan · Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office · Mark Surrogacy Investment LLC · Mitchell Krems · Nathan Hochman · Silvia Zhang
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The couple was released on $500,000 bail each. internewscast.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Attorney Mitchell Krems stated that Guojun Xuan's motivation for having many children was a desire to help them contribute to society. internewscast.com · abc7ny.com · pulptastic.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Xuan intended to use his financial resources to educate the children to become productive members of society. internewscast.com · abc7ny.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 21 children have been placed in protective custody. abc7ny.com
- [● 18 SOURCES] Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang are the parents of 21 children, many of whom were born through a surrogate company the couple owns. abc7ny.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · elinformante.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · www.singtaousa.com · +12 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Arcadia police discovered 21 children born through surrogacy at properties connected to Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang. internewscast.com · www.singtaousa.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · www.fox2detroit.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The couple remains under both state and federal investigation. internewscast.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Xuan and Zhang were arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment. abc7ny.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · montecristinoticias.com · seacoastoldies.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Surveillance footage showed nannies hitting children with sticks and shoes. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · montecristinoticias.com · www.halternerzeitung.de · elinformante.com.do · www.rtl.de · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang are accused of conspiracy to commit child abuse, complicity, and witness intimidation. montecristinoticias.com · www.europesays.com · abc30.com · www.coloradoboulevard.net · elinformante.com.do · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The couple allegedly operated a surrogacy agency called Mark Surrogacy Investment LLC. pulptastic.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.singtaousa.com · spuc.org.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police discovered 21 children born through surrogacy at properties connected to the couple. internewscast.com · www.fox5atlanta.com · www.fox2detroit.com · www.singtaousa.com