State officials have sued Discord, a popular messaging app, alleging it leaves children vulnerable to online predators. A suit filed by the office of State Attorney General Matt Platkin alleges Discord misled users about it safety features, particularly its direct messaging function.

New Jersey is now the first state in the country to sue the online messaging platform Discord. Attorney General Matthew Platkin accuses Discord of misleading parents about its safety features, leaving children exposed to sexual and violent content.

The platform has failed to protect underage users from sexual predators, harassment and violent content, Matt Platkin says.