Baby broker: The ‘crazy car salesman’ brokering babies and holding embryos ‘hostage’
The surrogacy industry is experiencing significant growth, raising concerns about unethical practices among brokers. Families often find themselves navigating complex situations, including unexpected births and legal battles. One broker, Paul Norris-Ongso, has been accused of exploiting this booming market, leaving clients in difficult predicaments.
- ▪Jim and his wife learned about their son's premature birth through a photo, despite expecting him three months later.
- ▪They faced challenges including unpaid hospital fees and legal issues in Georgia to secure parental rights.
- ▪Paul Norris-Ongso, the broker involved, has been criticized for unethical practices in the surrogacy industry.
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