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Indiana AG Sues Roblox, Discord over Child Safety
The suit says predators used the platforms to target children and seeks penalties of up to $5,000 per knowing violation.
- On Thursday, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a lawsuit against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., alleging the platforms failed to employ sufficient protections against online predators and violated the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
- The filing cites 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee of Fishers, who was lured from her home by a predator met on the platforms—one of at least three Indiana girls groomed while using Roblox.
- Rokita argues these companies "know full well" that predatory criminals target children on their services, while Roblox and Discord maintain they have implemented multilayered safety systems with advanced AI-powered detection.
- The lawsuit seeks injunctive and declaratory relief to prevent further harm, disgorgement of profits, and civil penalties of up to $5,000 per knowing violation, plus reimbursement of investigative costs.
- Although both companies claim they are constantly enhancing safeguards, the Attorney General's office stated the effectiveness of newly implemented safety features "remains to be seen.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit against Roblox and Discord accusing the two online platforms of failing to do enough to protect children against predators. The 7…
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Indiana attorney general sues Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corp., maker of a widely used online gaming platform, and Discord Inc., which operates a messaging app, alleging the companies failed to provide sufficient protections against online predators targeting children.These companies, which cater to kids and young individuals, know full well that numerous predatory sex criminals have used these platforms to con…
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