Roblox, Los Angeles County and Sues
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Roblox is being sued by Los Angeles County over accusations of failing to protect children from predatory behavior, marking the latest of this kind of lawsuit leveled against the popular gaming platform.
A juvenile was arrested in Gwinnett County for terroristic threats and a "kill list" after a year-long harassment investigation sparked by Roblox.
In a sprawling lawsuit filed today against Roblox by Los Angeles County, the hugely popular online gaming platform has been accused of creating a breeding ground for predators to exploit and extort minors with “pornographic content,
Recent reports reveal that more Roblox players are logging into the game every month than PlayStation and Steam's player counts, combined.
According to the survey, 61% of parents said they believe Roblox’s parental controls are sufficient to prevent their child from being contacted by a potential predator. At the same time, nearly four in ten parents remain unconvinced or unsure that those tools provide that level of protection.
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Gwinnett County minor arrested after sending threats to woman they met on Roblox, police say
Detectives say they found other messages where the Gwinnett County minor talked about killing other women and "having a kill list."
Los Angeles County has slapped Roblox with a lawsuit accusing the wildly popular kids’ gaming platform of giving predators a gateway to groom and exploit children. The suit alleges Roblox falsely marketed itself as a safe haven for kids while operating what officials called a “breeding ground for predators.