FRANKFORT, Ky. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a major lawsuit against Roblox—a popular gaming and social media platform with more than 380 million monthly users—for creating a hunting ground for child predators. 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.
General Coleman announced the lawsuit at a press conference in Frankfort. Click here to watch.
Roblox is easily accessible, and children as young as six can create an account in a matter of minutes without the knowledge or consent of a parent. Nearly two-thirds of all kids in the United States between the ages of 9-12 play games on the Roblox platform. The company was valued