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's lawsuit claims Discord has been deceiving young users and parents about safety features intended to block harmful content.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Thursday announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Discord, claiming the app misled parents about risks children face when using the software.