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Chris Hansen gets banned from Roblox live on stage during online safety talk
During an online safety talk at CrimeCon 2026, "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen had his demonstration Roblox account banned live on stage by moderators. The incident occurred while Hansen was attempting to showcase the platform's ecosystem, including a chat service inspired by Omegle. The presentation also featured Roblox YouTuber 'Schlep,' Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, and attorney Martin Gould, discussing the risks of online gaming and Roblox's safety protocols.
Meta ordered to pay $375 million after losing child exploitation lawsuit
Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico court ruled that the company failed to adequately protect children from predators on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit focused on the company's alleged negligence in preventing child exploitation.