Kentucky AG sues Roblox over child‑safety failures
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a 68‑page civil complaint Tuesday in Madison Circuit Court alleging Roblox enabled sexual exploitation and violent simulations accessible to children nationwide, including games that depict the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The suit claims predators use Roblox’s in‑game currency (Robux) to entice minors, accuses the company of failing to protect children for profit, and includes statements from both the AG and Roblox denying or contesting the allegations.
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📌 Key Facts
- A 68‑page complaint was filed this week in Madison Circuit Court (Madison County, Kentucky) by AG Russell Coleman.
- The lawsuit alleges Roblox knowingly enabled sexual exploitation of children and the spread of violent/sexual in‑game content, and cites use of 'Robux' to entice minors.
- Roblox responded, calling the reporting 'sensationalized, outdated and out‑of‑context' and said it welcomes direct conversations with the AG and policymakers.