Nebraska AG accuses gaming giant Roblox of becoming ‘playground’ for pedophiles in damning lawsuit

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has lodged a damning lawsuit against popular online gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of becoming a “playground” for pedophiles and predators, all while misleading parents about the safety precautions taken.

“Roblox continues to prioritize protection for child predators over our children. Instead of ensuring kids are safe on its platform, Roblox continues to implement half measures and weak protections for minors,” Alleigh Marré, executive director of American Parents Coalition, which has been sharply critical of Roblox said.

“This platform has unlimited reach and has put countless children in danger,” Marré added. “We will continue to support public officials who are working to protect children and keep parents in the driver’s seat of their children’s lives.”

Read more at the New York Post.