Man impregnated female friend using his sperm and a turkey baster . Robert Preston Boardwine had envisioned an active role in child 's life . He was the father of two children, one boy who died at age 5 from pneumonia and another girl born with Down Syndrome. She believed that if she used turkey baster and avoided intercourse Boardwine would have no parental rights . But Virginia court rules Boardwine has the right to be involved as a parent .
Man impregnated female friend using his sperm and a turkey baster . Robert Preston Boardwine had envisioned an active role in child 's life . Mother , Joyce Rosemary Bruce , only wanted him to be ' a friend ' She believed that if she used turkey baster and avoided intercourse Boardwine would have no parental rights . But Virginia court rules Boardwine has the right to be involved as a parent .