California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate-born children
Summary
A California couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, have been arrested at their Arcadia mansion and charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children. The arrests followed the removal of 21 children from their custody last year as part of a horrifying surrogacy probe.
How coverage differs
- Center: Couple faces charges after 21 children removed in surrogacy probe Center outlets report the factual details of the case, stating that Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested and charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children. Both the BBC and Associated Press note that the arrests followed the removal of 21 children from their custody last year as part of an ongoing surrogacy probe.
- Right: Man claims desire for large family despite child abuse charges Right-leaning outlets highlight the shocking details of the case, focusing on the couple's claims and the large number of children involved. The Daily Mail emphasizes Guojun Xuan's assertion that he wanted to raise a 'huge family of well-adjusted children for the benefit of society' despite the abuse charges.