Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a bold lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the popular gaming platform of allowing child predators to flourish. The state alleges the company deliberately put user growth and profits above child safety.
Allegations at a Glance
The lawsuit claims Roblox “permitted and perpetuated an online environment in which child predators thrive,” adding that this negligence has resulted in widespread harm to minors in Louisiana.
Murrill slammed the platform for failing to implement basic safeguards like age verification or clear parental controls, effectively opening the door for exploitation.
Explosive Details
In one striking example, a suspect allegedly used voice-altering software to pose as a teenage girl on Roblox when apprehended for possessing illicit material.
Roblox Fires Back
Roblox denies the claims, highlighting recent safety upgrades. The company points to new AI moderation tools, parental controls, and age-estimation features like selfie-video age checks.
Why It Matters—Now
This lawsuit arrives amid growing scrutiny of Roblox’s safety standards—and investor nerves are rattled. The company’s stock dipped after news broke, and it’s fighting backlash over censoring anti-predator content creators like YouTuber Schlep.
