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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

Sperm donor fathered 15 children without telling mothers of incurable genetic condition

PA

An online sperm donor who fathered 15 children without telling their mothers he had an incurable genetic condition has been named by a High Court judge.

James MacDougall, 37, went ahead with the private donations despite knowing he suffered from Fragile X syndrome, an inheritable, incurable condition which can lead to low IQ and developmental delay.

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