Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

theguardian.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

Robert Albon, a 54-year-old sperm donor known as "Joe Donor," faced another rejection in court for custody of his children. Despite previous rejections due to allegations of providing non-biological offspring and manipulative behavior, judges have dismissed his claims this time, citing emotional distress caused by his actions on a three-year-old girl whose biological mother left her amid his involvement. Social services highlighted her intellectual challenges and unstable family background, while Albon maintains his donations are motivated by altruism rather than profit.