Florida’s attorney general is ramping up legal actions against the video game company Roblox.
Roblox, a platform that appeals to over 40 million kids, faced strong criticism from Republican James Usmayer in a pointed video shared on Monday.
Usmayer stated in the video that Roblox is “a breeding ground for predators trying to get access to children.”
“Our office intends to issue a criminal subpoena to Roblox,” he announced. “While profiting, Roblox has put our children in harm’s way. They have made it easier for our kids to be abused.”
According to Usmayer, the subpoenas aim to “collect more information” for prosecutors regarding possible criminal activities on the Roblox platform and gather “evidence concerning the predators.” He concluded, “We will do whatever it takes to protect our children.”
In defense, Roblox asserted that these allegations are unfounded. A spokesperson claimed, “The accusations made by Attorney General Usmayer are not true. The idea that illegal image-sharing is happening on our platform shows a misunderstanding of its mechanics. We clearly prohibit the sharing of images and videos in chat and employ filters to prevent the exchange of personal data. Our dedicated teams and automated systems constantly monitor communications to identify and eliminate harmful content.”
This spokesperson seemed to reference a press release claiming that their investigation showed predators have been able to “access, communicate with, and groom minors” through Roblox. The report further stated that some explicit content managed to slip past filters on the platform.
Roblox is reportedly working on new “age estimation” methods, which will involve video verification through selfies, as well as facial age estimation and other verification techniques.
“We also share the AG’s goal of keeping children safe,” Roblox added, affirming their commitment to support law enforcement investigations while also investing in enhanced safety measures to shield users from potential threats.
The Florida press release mentioned that there are reports claiming that predators are using Robux, the in-game currency, to “bribe minors into sending sexually explicit images of themselves.”
In 2024, Blaze News highlighted two cases where individuals were charged with soliciting sexual content from minors—one in Florida, and the other was a registered sex offender from Michigan. Both reportedly used Robux to entice children.
In 2025, a man from Bakersfield, California, received a three-year prison sentence for his relationship with a 14-year-old girl he met on Roblox.
This legal action coincides with various social media platforms facing significant lawsuits related to their alleged practices of addiction and advertising to minors.
Roblox claimed to have established “rigorous safety measures” that are more stringent than those found on other social networks, asserting they do not allow image sharing through chat and continuously monitor communications for serious issues.
Currently, Roblox is also dealing with a lawsuit in Kentucky related to a platformed simulation game associated with Charlie Kirk.
