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Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox

Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox

Summary

A man named Carlo Tritta has been sentenced to jail for grooming a 14-year-old girl he met on the online gaming platform Roblox. Tritta encouraged the girl to send explicit images and attempted to bypass legal restrictions by visiting her home and intimidating her. The incident highlights issues of child safety on gaming platforms.

Key Facts

  • Carlo Tritta, 19, used Roblox to meet and groom a 14-year-old girl.
  • He was sentenced to 28 months in jail after admitting to several sexual offenses.
  • Tritta’s actions included making indecent images and sexual communication with the girl.
  • He ignored bail conditions by visiting the victim’s home twice.
  • The victim's mother discovered the situation after noticing a message on her daughter's phone.
  • Roblox is a large online gaming platform with safety measures but acknowledged any incident of harm is concerning.
  • Tritta sent the victim gifts, takeaways, and a phone, claiming to love her.
  • He damaged property and tried to stop the victim from supporting the prosecution.

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