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California Investigates Roblox, Discord After Child Kidnapping

4/18/2025

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California law enforcement is ramping up investigations into Roblox and Discord following the shocking kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl by a 27-year-old man she met online. Critics are raising alarms about the platforms' ability to safeguard children from predators, as both face lawsuits and mounting pressure to enhance their safety protocols and accountability measures.

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Story summary

California law enforcement is ramping up investigations into Roblox and Discord following the shocking kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl by a 27-year-old man she met online. Critics are raising alarms about the platforms' ability to safeguard children from predators, as both face lawsuits and mounting pressure to enhance their safety protocols and accountability measures.