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Viral Surrogacy Video Sparks Outcry Over Registered Offender

7/29/2025

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A viral video showcasing a gay couple's surrogacy journey has ignited a firestorm of controversy after it was disclosed that one partner, Brandon Keith Mitchell, is a registered sex offender. His ability to gain custody of their newborn through a legal loophole in Pennsylvania's surrogacy laws has raised serious alarms about child safety and prompted demands for a thorough investigation into surrogacy regulations.

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A viral video showcasing a gay couple's surrogacy journey has ignited a firestorm of controversy after it was disclosed that one partner, Brandon Keith Mitchell, is a registered sex offender. His ability to gain custody of their newborn through a legal loophole in Pennsylvania's surrogacy laws has raised serious alarms about child safety and prompted demands for a thorough investigation into surrogacy regulations.