Central Pa. Sex Offender’s Video of Child Born via Surrogate Sparks Outrage, Legal Questions

Central Pa. sex offender’s video of child born via surrogate sparks outrage, legal questions

A York County man found himself at the center of controversy this week about a loophole in Pennsylvania law that allows sex offenders to parent a child through surrogacy even though they are barred from adopting. Brandon Riley-Mitchell, 39, posted a video online with his partner, following a trend to show the growth of their child throughout the first year. A right-wing influencer on X posted the video, with the caption “Unless a miracle happens…

‘Zero tolerance’: Vow to close pedo ‘loophole’

One state premier has vowed to close a “loophole” in the childcare system after more disturbing allegations of child sex abuse surfaced.

Bill introduced to keep sex offenders from using surrogates

(The Center Square) – A viral video of a York County couple celebrating their son’s first birthday has led to scrutiny of the state’s surrogacy laws after viewers ascertained that one of the two Pennsylvania fathers is a registered sex…

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want to Close Child Sex Offender Surrogacy Loophole

Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to band together and close a legal loophole that allows child predators to become parents through surrogacy. The issue has come under the spotlight after convicted child sex offender…

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks to Bar Sex Offenders From Surrogacy Parental Rights

HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at closing what he describes as a “dangerous loophole” in Pennsylvania law that currently permits registered sex offenders to obtain legal parental rights through surrogacy. The proposal follows public outrage over a viral news story involving a Tier 1 sex offender who reportedly gained full legal parentage through a surrogacy arrangement—an outcome …