At Anapol Weiss, we believe children deserve better — and we are fighting to make sure they get it. Recent headlines paint a devastating portrait of two of the world’s most popular online platforms — Roblox and Discord — knowingly exposing children to unspeakable harm. And now, the tide is finally turning.
As a former Special Victims prosecutor, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences when institutions fail to protect children. Companies like Roblox and Discord didn’t just miss warning signs – they ignored flashing alarms of very real dangers on their platforms. These aren’t just tech glitches — they are systemic failures that have cost children their safety, their innocence, and in some cases, their lives. Children’s lives have been shattered because of corporate indifference. I'm proud to be part of the team fighting to make sure survivors are seen, heard, and protected — and to send a message that their suffering will not be ignored. At Anapol Weiss, we are fighting to give survivors a voice — and to force systemic change.
Recent headlines paint a devastating portrait of two of the world’s most popular online platforms — Roblox and Discord — knowingly exposing children to unspeakable harm. And now, the tide is finally turning.
A Subpoena in Florida. A Lawsuit in New Jersey. A Lawsuit by Anapol Weiss. A Movement for Justice.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently issued a subpoena to Roblox, demanding answers about how a young girl was abducted after meeting her predator through Roblox and Discord. The state’s top law enforcement official made it clear: protecting children online isn’t optional — it’s the law. Roblox is now being forced to open its books and explain why their so-called safety features were so devastatingly inadequate. Meanwhile, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has filed a lawsuit against Discord, exposing the company’s deceitful practices that allowed predators to target, groom, and exploit children in plain sight. Platkin put it plainly:
“Discord markets itself as a safe space for children, despite being fully aware that the application’s misleading safety settings and lax oversight has made it a prime hunting ground for online predators seeking easy access to children.”— New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin
Despite public claims of protecting minors, Discord allegedly enabled widespread exposure to explicit and violent sexual content, betraying the trust of millions of families across the country. But the fight for justice isn't just happening in government offices. It’s happening in courtrooms — led by advocates like us.
Anapol Weiss: Taking Action When Others Wouldn’t
At Anapol Weiss, we have taken bold, urgent action on behalf of families whose lives have been forever changed by these companies' reckless disregard for children's safety and bodily autonomy. We have filed two lawsuits against both Roblox and Discord after representing a minor who was first groomed on Roblox and then further exploited on Discord. These cases tell the heartbreaking truth: these companies knew their platforms were playgrounds for predators. And they chose profits over protection. We are actively investigating hundreds more cases involving children who have been exploited through these platforms, and we are committed to pursuing justice for every family harmed by their reckless disregard for safety.
“A young girl has been traumatized because of how these platforms are built and operated.”— Alexandra Walsh, Shareholder at Anapol Weis
Our firm brings decades of experience advocating for survivors of abuse — and we will not stop until Roblox, Discord, and other tech giants are held accountable for the real-world harm they caused by their unmitigated negligence.
Why This Matters
This is bigger than a single case or lawsuit. This is about demanding a future where corporations put children's safety before their bottom line. It’s about sending a message that when companies turn a blind eye to the suffering of our most vulnerable, there will be consequences. It’s about fighting for the dignity, autonomy, and futures of every child harmed by their inaction. Anapol Weiss is leading that fight — and we’re just getting started.
If you or a loved one has been harmed through online exploitation, contact Anapol Weiss today. Together, we can fight back — and we can win.