Netflix Docuseries Explores Life of Controversial Serial Sperm Donor Jonathan Meijer
The three-part series delves into Meijer's prolific donations, legal battles, and the ethical questions surrounding his actions.
- Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch YouTuber, has fathered an estimated 500 to 1,000 children worldwide through sperm donations.
- A Dutch court banned Meijer from further donations in 2023, citing risks of accidental incest and psychological harm to his children.
- Meijer continued donating internationally even after being banned in the Netherlands in 2017 for exceeding legal limits.
- The Donorkind Foundation and affected families have raised concerns about the lack of global regulation in sperm donation.
- Meijer disputes the documentary's portrayal, claiming he fathered 550 children and criticizing the series as misleading.