Kentucky Attorney General Sues Roblox, Citing Child Predator Problem

Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox, citing child predator problem

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a lawsuit against Roblox—a popular gaming and social media platform with more than 380 million monthly users—for allegedly creating a hunting ground for child predators. AG Colemans says since its launch in 2006, Roblox has "knowingly permitted" an online environment for exploitation, directly contributing to the "widespread victimization" of minor children in Kentucky. …

Kentucky Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures

Roblox has long branded itself as the colorful, Lego-like playground of the internet, a space where children can build worlds, play games, and connect with friends. But that image is facing its toughest test yet. On Monday, Kentucky’s Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a civil lawsuit accusing the company of failing to protect its youngest players.The lawsuit alleges that Roblox’s sign-up process, which only requires a birthday, username, an…