Monday, June 1, 2009

29-year-old Tennessee man has 21 children.

Hope taxpayers enjoy paying for this knucklehead's irresponsibility. From Ananova:
A 29-year-old Tennessee man has fathered 21 children with 11 different women.

Desmond Hatchett's extended offspring came to light after authorities took him to court for non-payment of child support.

He has apparently set a US record but said: "It just happened."

Residents of his home town of Knoxville are angry with some even calling for him to be castrated.

But Mr Hatchett said he would not have any more children: "I'm done. I'll say I'm done," he said.

Mr Hatchett, who earns a minimal wage, told TV reporters he knows the names and ages of all his offspring who range from newborn to 11 years old.

Authorities in Knoxville said they plan to take half of his monthly salary to pay for the youngsters but officials said that would work out at just over $1 a week for each child.

His lawyer Keith Pope said: "The children can't all be supported by Desmond, so the state of Tennessee has had to step in."

1 comment:

Larissa said...

Jeez. Maybe they should start up a collection to get this man a vasectomy!