Tragedy on Stream: Uncovering the Death of 'Jean Pormanove'

French authorities are probing the mysterious death of streamer Raphael Graven, known as 'Jean Pormanove,' amid live-streamed violence on Kick platform. His death after enduring repeated on-screen violence has sparked investigations into the safety and responsibility of digital platforms in France.

French authorities are launching a full investigation into the death of a 46-year-old man known as Raphael Graven, or 'Jean Pormanove' online, who died following a live stream on the Kick platform. Known for featuring in videos that depicted violence and humiliation, Pormanove's demise has shocked many.

The junior minister for AI and digital tech, Clara Chappaz, expressed her horror at the violence Pormanove endured. She confirmed an investigation into the incident is underway and that the digital platform Kick has committed to cooperate, even banning the involved co-streamers pending further inquiries.

While initial reports suggest staged violence, French media have shared excerpts showing severe mistreatment. The debate over whether such acts were scripted adds another layer to ongoing discussions about platform accountability and online safety laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)