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France Sues Kick After User's Death During Livestream

8/26/2025

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France intends to sue the Australian streaming platform Kick for negligence following a user's death during a livestream.
Digital Affairs Minister Clara Chappaz alleges Kick did not prevent harmful content.
An investigation is underway to evaluate adherence to the EU’s Digital Services Act.
The victim, Raphael Graven, was known online as Jean Pormanove.

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Story summary

France intends to sue the Australian streaming platform Kick for negligence following a user's death during a livestream.
Digital Affairs Minister Clara Chappaz alleges Kick did not prevent harmful content.
An investigation is underway to evaluate adherence to the EU’s Digital Services Act.
The victim, Raphael Graven, was known online as Jean Pormanove.