California surrogate-born children abuse case 2026
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California couple accused of abusing surrogate-born children ('House of Horrors')
The couple pleaded not guilty at a Pasadena courthouse.
The couple was also charged with dissuading a witness.
A California couple has been charged with multiple counts of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children.
California pair charged with abusing surrogate-born children
The couple's lawyer Mitchell Krems said the allegation was a mischaracterisation based on the evidence he has reviewed.
Xuan and Zhang ran their own surrogacy company.
The mansion had 32 motion-activated cameras.
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
If convicted as charged, Xuan faces a maximum sentence of 17 years and four months in state prison.
Zhang told medical staff the baby had fallen from a bed.
Footage allegedly shows nannies spanking, slapping or hitting the children.