Florida Attorney General Issues Subpoenas to Roblox
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“Our initial inquiry, as well as arrests and convictions across the state, have shown that Roblox is a breeding ground for child predators to get on the platform, solicit information, locations, and ultimately abuse kids,” the Republican said on “ Fox & Friends First .”
Uthmeier Issues Criminal Subpoenas Against Roblox Over Child Exploitation Accusations Florida Attorney General Jame
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against Roblox alleging the gaming platform lacks safety guardrails and exposes children to predators.
In the lawsuit, AG Russell Coleman accuses Roblox of directly contributing to the widespread victimization of children in Kentucky.
The Attorney General’s complaint alleges Roblox: Created a playground for predators and international organizations with links to terrorist organizations to distribute child sexual abuse material; Became a facilitator for predators to target and groom young victims online before escalating to real-world sexual violence;
Gaming platform Roblox surged in value in the UK in 2024 as it continued to become hugely popular among Gen Alpha.
"The Sesame Workshop team understands the great power of meeting learners where they are, not just by showing up on Roblox, but by bringing to life a living, explorable Hub and leading players into worlds and narratives that can motivate and reinforce learning,” said Rebecca Kantar, head of education at Roblox.