DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County family is suing the gaming platform Roblox and the chat app Discord after their now 14-year-old son was allegedly groomed by a predator who convinced him to send sexually explicit photos, according to the family’s attorney.

DeKalb family sues Roblox, Discord

What we know:

The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, where both companies are headquartered, was brought on behalf of the boy’s mother, identified as Jane Doe, with her son listed as John Doe.

The mother is seeking a jury trial and unspecified financial damages, claiming her son has suffered from severe mental health issues, anxiety, trust difficulties, and a loss of safety and innocence following the alleged grooming and exploitation.

Child groomed on Roblox, lawsuit alledges

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