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The ‘Ice Cream Truck’: How Roblox Built a Playground for Predators

2026-08-1035:23

Chicago and California-based attorney Martin Gould and Philadelphia-based attorney Kristen Gibbons Feden join the podcast today to discuss the multi-district litigation they are pursuing against Roblox on behalf of thousands of child survivors of sexual exploitation. Gould and Feden break down how Roblox marketed itself to parents as an educational, child-safe platform while knowingly allowing predators to use its open chat, frictionless friending, and virtual gifting features to groom and exploit children — and why the company's decision to prioritize user growth over safety is at the center of both the failure-to-warn and defective design claims. Through this conversation, listeners gain a clearer understanding of the legal and legislative battles being fought to hold tech companies accountable when they profit from platforms that put children at risk.Contact Gould Grieco & Hensley: gghlaw.comContact Anapol Weiss: anapolweiss.comAccess a civil justice attorney through the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the criminal system visit https://victimbar.org/ Compassionate, confidential support is available through the VictimConnect Resource Center via call, chat or text at https://victimconnect.org/ and 1-855-484-2846.

The Very Definition of Preventable: David Driscoll and Litchfield's 40-Year Failure

2026-08-0328:32

Connecticut attorney Paul Slager joins the podcast today to discuss the civil cases he is bringing against Litchfield Public Schools on behalf of survivors of abuse by David Driscoll, a celebrated cross-country and track coach who sexually abused children in Litchfield for decades, despite parents reporting him to school administrators as early as the 1980s, a police investigation recommending charges in the early '90s, and documented concerns continuing for years afterward. Slager breaks down how Driscoll used his role as coach to isolate and groom young athletes, why the adults charged with protecting these children failed to act, and what these survivors hope to achieve by coming forward now — decades later — in the wake of the town's plans to honor the man who abused them.Learn more about today's guest: https://slagermadry.com/Learn more about the National Crime Victim Bar Association: victimbar.orgVictims of crime in the U.S. can get confidential support at victimconnect.org.

When Tradition Becomes Abuse: The Failure to Protect Young Cadets

2026-07-2734:52

Attorney Stewart Ryan joins Parallel Justice to discuss the allegations of decades-long hazing and abuse at Valley Forge Military Academy. Representing former cadets, Ryan shares how one young man’s decision to come forward uncovered a pattern of alleged physical and sexual abuse spanning generations at the military academy. The conversation explores the academy's alleged culture of hypermasculinity, where practices such as branding, group punishments, waterboarding, "blanket parties," and the sexual abuse ritual known as "toothpasting" were reportedly used to intimidate and control younger cadets—some as young as 12 or 13 years old.Ryan also discusses concerns about institutional oversight and why many survivors waited years to speak out and how to prevent this from happening in the future.Learn more about today's guest: https://laffeybucci.com/Learn more about the National Crime Victim Bar Association: victimbar.orgVictims of crime in the U.S. can get confidential support at victimconnect.org.

Riding Toward Disaster: A Warning About Rideshare Safety

2026-07-2036:34

In this episode of Parallel Justice, attorney Mike Neff joins the show to discuss a disturbing ongoing legal case involving an underage girl who was able to use Uber alone to meet an adult man she had interacted with online. She was later drugged and sexually assaulted.Drawing on his firsthand experience with the case, Neff explores the legal questions surrounding Uber's safety policies (or lack thereof), the broader responsibility of rideshare companies, and whether current safeguards do enough to protect both riders and drivers. The conversation also examines how technology, social media, and rideshare apps can create opportunities for online predators—and what changes could help prevent future tragedies.This episode also gives advice for parents raising children in the digital age.Learn more about today's guest: https://neffinjurylaw.com/Learn more about the National Crime Victim Bar Association: victimbar.orgVictims of crime in the U.S. can get confidential support at victimconnect.org.

Betrayal of Trust: How a Psychiatric Facility Failed the Boy in Their Care

2026-07-1343:36

Richmond, Virginia, attorneys Sharif Gray, Nathan Hittle, and Lara Bradshaw discuss Clark v. Grafton School Inc. and Michelle Yates — a $20 million civil verdict on behalf of a 13-year-old boy who was physically assaulted by a caretaker at the residential psychiatricfacility entrusted with his care. Gray, Hittle, and Bradshaw break down how they built a case with no expert witnesses and no significant physical injuries, relying instead on surveillance video, a pattern of institutional cover-up, and testimony about what was really taken from their client: trust, dignity, and hope. Through this conversation, listeners gain a clearer understanding of what families should ask when placing a vulnerable child in residential care — and what accountability can look like when institutions fail the children they promise to protect.Contact Gray Broughton Injury Law: graybroughton.comVisit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/Victims can receive support anytime at victimconnect.org

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