Florida officials looking into Roblox
Florida’s attorney general says too many children are being put in high-risk situations, and he’s demanding answers from Roblox when it comes to safety. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
The move comes at a time when national concerns are mounting over online safety for minors. On April 13th, a 10-year-old girl in California was abducted by a man authorities say she met through Roblox and Discord. The child was later found safe, and the suspect is in custody.
Meanwhile, a separate case involving a 13-year-old boy who was sexually exploited on both platforms is back in the spotlight. The lawsuit, filed in February in California, alleges Roblox and Discord enabled a predator to groom the boy, obtain explicit images, and threaten his family. Now, attorneys say both companies are trying to push the case into confidential arbitration– move they argue would prevent the public from learning how these platforms failed to protect a child.
What they’re saying:
New Jersey’s attorney general also announced a lawsuit this week against Discord, calling it “a prime hunting ground for online predators.”
“As a father and Attorney General, children’s safety and protection are a top priority,” Uthmeier said. “We are issuing a subpoena to Roblox to uncover how this platform is marketing to children and to see what policies they are implementing–if any– to avoid interactions with predators.”
Uthmeier’s office says the company must comply with the subpoena or face potential legal action from the state.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan.
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