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Roblox Expands Age Restrictions Amid Sexual Content Concerns, Federal Lawsuit Roblox Expands Age Restrictions Amid Sexual Content Concerns, Federal Lawsuit
Roblox Expands Age Restrictions Amid Sexual Content Concerns, Federal Lawsuit Roblox announced sweeping age verification measures to better protect young users, just days after tightening its sexual content policies—and as the company faces a federal lawsuit over child exploitation. The gaming giant announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3, that it will expand age estimation technology to all users who access communication features by year’s end. Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said the system will combine facial age estimation, ID verification, and parental consent to limit communication between adults and minors unless they know each other offline. “These added layers of …

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Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say
Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say A "depraved and dangerous predator" in Maryland who preyed on more than 100 young girls across the globe is facing decades in prison, federal authorities announced on Wednesday.  Silver Spring resident Chase William Mulligan pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material after targeting minors on social media and "sextorted them."  Specifically, through the scheme, prosecutors say that Mulligan coerced at least 108 girls — ranging from ages 5-17 — to send him sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves.  When the girls told him they no longe…

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by Zak Failla