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Former Chesco Teacher and Sex Offender Raising Child Born via Surrogate Sparks Outrage, Legal Questions

PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 1 – A legal loophole in Pennsylvania allows registered sex offenders to become parents via surrogacy despite being barred from adoption, prompting lawmakers to propose reforms for child protections.

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By DaniRae Renno pennlive.com 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 cap…

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The Blaze broke the news in United States on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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