Arcadia couple faces felony charges for systematic abuse of 14 surrogate-born children
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a couple residing in a $10 million Arcadia, California mansion, have been charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and other felonies. Prosecutors allege the pair directed nannies to physically punish 14 surrogate-born children, some as young as two months old, using sticks and other methods. The investigation began in May 2025 after a 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with severe head injuries. Security footage from the home revealed systemic abuse, including children being forced to sit at desks for hours or perform physical punishments. The couple has pleaded not guilty, while authorities have taken custody of 21 children linked to the family for medical and psychological care.