French police are investigating the live-streamed death of a man who had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations, raising concerns about the practice of broadcasting such content online.

Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was regularly subjected to humiliation and abuse on Kick, a streaming platform.

The death of French streamer Jean Pormanove has triggered widespread outrage, prompting Kick star Adin Ross to reveal that the platform is under intense investigation by law enforcement and government bodies.

Raphaël Graven died Monday during a livestream on Kick. For months, he endured humiliation and physical abuse. The site, known for its relatively lax moderation, was aware of the content on his channel and regularly promoted it.

The death of a French streamer during a 298-hour broadcast has sparked controversy and a judicial investigation.

On August 18, 2025, French Kick streamer Jean Pormanove died whilst conducting a streaming marathon in collaboration with his fellow platform members, Owen "Naruto" and Safine Hamadi.

Earlier this week, a Frenchman named Raphaël Graven died in his sleep during a livestreamed broadcast on the Kick platform. Known online as Jean Pormanove, the man appeared to have been subjected to violence and humiliation in online videos for months, according to reports.

French streamer Jean Pormanove, known for his extreme IRL broadcasts, tragically died at 46, sparking grief and outrage. His death followed a grueling