NBC Bay Area

Roblox, Discord sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation

Two Bay Area chat and gaming companies are being sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse. The suit claims San Mateo-based Roblox and San Francisco-based Discord allowed ...
NBC New York

Roblox, Discord sued after 15-year-old boy was allegedly groomed online before he died by suicide

The mother of a 15-year-old California boy who took his own life is now suing Roblox and Discord over his death, alleging her son was allegedly groomed and coerced to send explicit images on the apps.
KTVU

Two online platforms sued by boy, 13, alleging abuse by predator

Roblox and Discord, online gaming and messaging platforms, named in lawsuit Boy, 13, says predator used both platforms to solicit explicit images in exchange for money Lawsuit seeks unspecified ...
Daily Mail

Roblox paedophile groomed boy 13, on gaming platform offering him a $10 gift card for explicit shower pic, a $25 voucher to see his naked buttocks and a $100 one for sex

An alleged paedophile offered children Roblox gift cards of up to $100 for naked photos and sexual favours in yet another online grooming case that will terrify parents in the US and UK, MailOnline ...
CBS News

A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

Journalist Jo Ling Kent joined CBS News in July 2023 as the senior business and technology correspondent for CBS News. Kent has more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of technology ...