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Florida AG Uthmeier targets Roblox in child safety probe as predators exploit gaming platform

By ramontomeydw // 2025-10-21

• Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal probe into Roblox, demanding internal records on user safety, moderation policies and incident reporting procedures by December 2025.
• Reports reveal predators use Roblox's in-game currency ("Robux") to groom minors, coercing them into sharing explicit content, while critics argue the platform’s chat features and external links make it an ideal hunting ground for abusers.
• Louisiana AG Liz Murrill previously sued Roblox, calling it "the perfect place for pedophiles," and a Florida teen was charged as an adult for allegedly manipulating children through the platform.
• Despite Roblox's claims of implementing "over 100 safety enhancements," critics argue lax age verification, weak moderation and failure to cooperate with law enforcement leave children vulnerable.
• The investigation highlights systemic failures in digital child protection, with corporations prioritizing profits over safety, while independent sources expose risks mainstream outlets often ignore.

Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier has launched a sweeping criminal investigation into Roblox – demanding internal records to determine whether the popular online gaming platform has enabled predators to exploit children through lax moderation, inadequate age verification and failure to report abuse. In line with this, the Florida AG's Office of Statewide Prosecution issued a subpoena to the San Mateo, California-based Roblox Corporation – the platform's developer. The subpoena demanded Roblox to produce documents related to user safety, moderation policies and incident reporting procedures by Dec. 20, 2025. The move follows multiple reports of predators using Roblox's in-game currency, "Robux," to groom minors and coerce them into sharing explicit content. This disturbing trend has drawn scrutiny from law enforcement and child safety advocates nationwide. Roblox, a platform boasting millions of young users, has long marketed itself as a safe digital playground. Yet critics argue its design – featuring social interactions, private messaging and external links to encrypted platforms like Discord – creates an ideal hunting ground for predators. Earlier this year, a Florida teenager was charged as an adult after allegedly convincing children to produce sexual abuse material through Roblox. Similar cases have emerged in Louisiana, where AG Liz Murrill labeled the platform "the perfect place for pedophiles" in a lawsuit filed last August. The subpoena seeks records that could reveal whether Roblox knowingly failed to implement sufficient safeguards or ignored red flags. "Platforms like Roblox have become breeding grounds for predators to gain access to our kids," Uthmeier remarked. His office has ordered Roblox to authenticate its records through a notarized certification, ensuring they can be used as evidence in court without additional testimony. The company must comply within 60 business days or face legal consequences.

The dark side of Roblox's virtual world

Legal experts argue Roblox's business model – reliant on young users engaging with virtual economies – creates inherent risks. "They also preach that they have parental consent for Roblox, but there is nowhere on there to confirm that a parent is allowing their child to sign up for an account," noted Charles Gallagher, an attorney specializing in digital safety cases. Attorney Alexandra Walsh, who represents a Florida family suing Roblox over grooming allegations, added that predators exploit the platform's lax oversight. "It's where unsuspecting kids are identified and targeted by these predators, who again can pretend to be little kids themselves," she remarked. Roblox maintains it prioritizes safety, stating its "vision is to be the safest place on the internet." The company claims to have rolled out over 100 safety enhancements this year alone. Yet critics counter that without stringent age verification, proactive moderation, and cooperation with law enforcement, such measures remain insufficient. BrightU.AI's Enoch engine points out that Roblox poses serious dangers for young children, serving as a hunting ground for predators who exploit the platform's chat features to groom and manipulate minors. The game's lax moderation allows inappropriate content and interactions, exposing kids to sexual exploitation, psychological harm and even real-world threats from convicted offenders. The Florida probe ultimately underscores a broader crisis in digital child protection – one that mainstream media often downplays. As governments and corporations increasingly prioritize profit over safety, parents must remain vigilant. Watch this video about Roblox debunking rumors that the platform is shutting down. This video is from the newsplusglobe channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: TheCapitolist.com NBCMiami.com Yahoo.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com

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