Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Two men in France have received suspended prison sentences for aggravated violence following the death of streamer Raphaël Graven, who died during a live broadcast on the platform Kick. While the court found the men guilty of violence, they were not charged with manslaughter, as the prosecution attributed the death to the victim's pre-existing health conditions.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing legal and ethical scrutiny surrounding content moderation on live-streaming platforms and the accountability of creators who participate in dangerous or abusive stunts.
Image source, Getty Images By Tabby Wilson Published 9 minutes ago Two people in France have been convicted of aggravated violence, following an investigation into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges.
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in a village near Nice in August 2025. His death was live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
The internet personality was routinely subjected to humiliation and abuse in his content, which the convicted men, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, said occurred with his consent.
Hamadi and Cenazandotti have each been issued suspended prison sentences for their role in Graven's death, and ordered to pay fines of €5,000 (£4283) and €15,000 (£12,848) respectively.
Neither man was charged with the manslaughter of Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, after the prosecution said probable causes of death appeared to be related to his poor health and fragile heart.
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