Roblox introduces new account types for kids under 16 in June.
‘Fox & Friends’ Exclusive: Roblox CEO Reveals New Safety Measures for Kids Roblox co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki has announced updated safety measures, introducing Fox & Friends Kids Accounts and Select Accounts. These changes address concerns surrounding lawsuits and predators, focusing on essential aspects such as age verification, content filtering, and stringent communication controls. Baszucki […]
Chris Hansen alerts parents about the risks of child predators on Roblox.
Chris Hansen: 22 Years of Catching Predators Investigative journalist Chris Hansen recently appeared on the podcast “Planet Tyrus,” discussing the alarming tactics predators use on platforms like Roblox. He emphasized issues like sextortion, corporate negligence, and the troubling nature of modern human trafficking, reflecting on over two decades of undercover work that spans from traditional […]
New Orleans Roblox Programmer Charged with 197 New Counts in Child Abuse Case
New Orleans Man Faces Additional Charges in Child Abuse Case A man from New Orleans, already facing 40 counts related to possession of child sexual abuse materials, is now facing even more serious allegations. According to newly filed court documents, Jamie Bourne, 30, is hit with an additional 195 counts for possessing child sexual abuse […]
Roblox, YouTube, and Discord included in recent lawsuit
A lawsuit has emerged alleging that a girl started experiencing suicidal thoughts and severe depression due to her time spent playing Roblox, beginning at the age of 7. The child, referred to as LL, reportedly got hooked on the game in 2022, which followed her growing obsession with platforms like YouTube and TikTok, according to […]
Roblox enhances child safety by implementing real-time AI oversight
Roblox, a platform that supports over 144 million daily users, is facing significant challenges, particularly in addressing harmful content that can be subtle or complex. The company is introducing a new system aimed at detecting these issues more effectively, but understanding what Roblox is and how it operates is key to grasping the changes. What […]
Louisiana Roblox Developer Taken Into Custody on 40 Child Porn Charges; Illegal Sex Doll Discovered
Authorities in Louisiana arrested Jamie Bourne, 30, after a probation officer allegedly found a child-sized sex doll and electronic devices believed to contain child sexual abuse material during a routine home visit in New Orleans. The officer noted that Bourne claimed to work as a programmer for Roblox. Bourne was taken into custody by ICE […]
Long Island teenager discovered deceased after visiting New York City to meet a Roblox connection
Tragic Discovery of Missing Teen A 15-year-old boy who vanished on Long Island after mentioning he was meeting someone from the online game Roblox has been found dead, two months later, in a body of water in Brooklyn, as confirmed by police. Thomas Medlin, from St. James, New York, was discovered in the waters off […]
Man reportedly attempted to persuade a teenage girl he met on Roblox to take her own life after she sent him nude photos.
Alabama Man Arrested in Online Predator Case Authorities report that a suspected predator allegedly coerced a teenage girl he connected with on Roblox into sending nude images and has faced charges following her attempted suicides. Landen Westfall, 24, was taken into custody at his residence in Athens, Alabama, on February 9. He faces over 260 […]
Breeding Place for Predators: Los Angeles County Sues Roblox
Los Angeles County Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns Los Angeles County has initiated legal proceedings against Roblox, a widely used online gaming platform, claiming that the company hasn’t done enough to shield children from predatory behavior and grooming on its site. The lawsuit, submitted on Thursday, adds to the mounting legal challenges Roblox faces […]
LA takes legal action against Roblox for alleged grooming and exploitation.
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, claiming it has enabled predators to groom and exploit minors. The lawsuit asserts that Roblox misrepresented itself as a safe space while actually functioning as a “predator breeding ground,” according to authorities. With over 151 million daily users, more than […]