Roblox ’s chief executive is facing a wave of fury after his company sent a cease and desist letter to a YouTuber known for exposing alleged child predators on the online gaming platform.

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis mother and daughter are suing Roblox Corp., claiming the 13-year-old girl was groomed by a child predator because the company prioritized financial gain over child welfare.

Roblox, the online game platform, is battling growing controversies over child safety and banning ‘vigilante’ users.

On Saturday, more than 16 million people were planting seeds and collecting exotic pets within Grow a Garden at the same time. Many were not yet teenagers.