Exclusive: Behaviour of Robert Albon, or ‘Joe Donor’, described as compulsive by judge who said he targeted vulnerable women
A prolific unregulated donor is still attempting to sell his sperm despite warnings from two family court judges, a Guardian investigation has found.
Robert Albon, who calls himself “Joe Donor”, has appealed to the courts to gain access to at least four of his biological children against their mothers’ wishes. In a rare move, a judge named him in 2023 to warn women of the risks of using his services, which he promotes on social media.
Albon, who has appeared on This Morning and in a Channel 4 documentary, claims to have fathered 180 children around the world, including the US – his home country – Australia, South America and the UK.
In three family court cases involving four children with different mothers in England and Wales, Albon has sought a number of different court orders allowing him access to the children – including gaining custody of one and changing another’s name. This is despite previously stating: “Moms I help can choose no contact and I respect that.”
