Video platform Kick investigated over streamer's death
Published: 8/26/2025

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into video platform Kick following the death of content creator Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, during a live stream near Nice. The probe will explore whether Kick broadcast "videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity." This incident has prompted scrutiny on Kick's compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act and its handling of potentially harmful content, leading to legal action from the French government.