Their 21 kids were taken by the state. Now they're fighting for custody of even more surrogate-born babies.

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A couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, is under investigation for child abuse after authorities seized 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, from their mansion.
The investigation began when a 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with injuries consistent with shaking or abuse.
The couple is facing custody battles in four states and has sued some surrogates for breach of contract, demanding $1 million each.
Surrogates claim they were deceived, believing they were carrying for a couple wanting one more child, not dozens.
Neighbors reported hearing screaming, witnessing aggressive behavior towards children, and observing unusual training-like activities.
Police records show numerous calls to the couple's residence, including noise complaints and a child abuse allegation.
Federal scrutiny and an FBI investigation are also underway, with concerns raised about potential human trafficking and international surrogacy.
The couple's lawyers deny wrongdoing, stating they want to build a large family and calling allegations "over sensationalized and false."
One of Xuan's properties is also under investigation for an illegal casino and drug operations.
Zhang's past marriage ended with her ex-husband accusing her of elder fraud and trickery.

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