Louisiana attorney general sues internet game Roblox
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Louisiana AG calls Roblox ‘perfect place for pedophiles’ in lawsuit amid calls for CEO’s resignation
The Roblox Corporation reportedly issued a legal complaint last week to a 22-year-old content creator known as “Schlep,” a self-styled “predator hunter” who claims his investigations led to six arrests of individuals attempting to groom minors on the platform.
Roblox is once again the target of online child safety advocates, as it faces another lawsuit that claims the platform is "choosing profits over child safety." The lawsuit, file by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill,
Roblox Corp.'s products are used to facilitate and distribute child sexual abuse material and the exploitation of minor children, the Louisiana attorney general said in a lawsuit filed against the online game maker.
Louisiana is the first state to sue Roblox, claiming it exposes kids to harmful content and predators, prompting concerns over safety measures in the popular gaming platform for children.