Sperm Donor Who Demanded Parental Rights Named in Rare Court Ruling

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Sperm Donor Who Demanded Parental Rights Named in Rare Court Ruling
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Robert Charles Albon, known online as Joe Donor, was named by a judge in a rare move to warn women about the dangers of unregulated sperm donation. Albon, who claims to have fathered over 180 children, was taken to court by a same-sex couple who wanted to exclude him from their child's life. The judge rejected Albon's demands for parental rights, calling his behavior controlling and highlighting the risks associated with using unlicensed sperm donors.

Robert Charles Albon, who advertises himself on social media as Joe Donor.Judge takes rare step of naming Robert Charles Albon, who subjected mothers to ‘nightmare’ of controlling behaviourA sperm donor who subjected a couple to a “nightmare” of controlling behaviour over their child has been named by a judge as a warning about the dangers of unregulated sperm donation.

In a written judgment he said it was in the public interest for Albon to be named, so “vulnerable women who are interested in such services should fully understand the risks of becoming involved with him”. Rejecting his demands, the judge said Albon’s actions were “wrapped up in a veneer of seeking to protect the welfare of ” but in reality, he was a man who “seeks to control”.

Furness also rejected Albon’s claim that he and the biological mother had secretly had sex in the back of a car. The judge said Albon had pursued the case as a “means to control” or “punish” the mothers. He said this and a similar case “highlights the need for women to understand the risks which they expose themselves to in approaching unlicensed, unregulated and unofficial sperm donors”.

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