Lawsuit against popular gaming app Roblox alleges child predator nearly kidnapped local 5-year-old

A Nassau County mom is suing popular gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of creating a breeding ground for child predators.

The family’s attorney, Sadi Antonmattei, said an online interaction led to the attempted kidnapping of a five-year-old boy at his school.

Antonmattei filed a complaint against Roblox. He said in 2024, the boy was using an app, and he was messaging with another person who was pretending to be his peer.

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“In this case, the perpetrator asked the boy for the name of his school so they could meet up,” Antonmattei said. “This is a common tactic used by predators on the platform Roblox to groom children.”…

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