Jean Pormanove, a 46-year-old French streamer known online as Raphaël Graven, died during a live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick on August 18, 2025. His death followed months of physical and psychological abuse, humiliation, and sleep deprivation inflicted by co-streamers and collaborators on the same platform, which is known for its lax moderation policies. The disturbing content, broadcast to audiences of up to 150,000 viewers per live stream, raised widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation by French authorities, including the Nice prosecutor's office. An autopsy conducted on August 21 excluded third-party intervention and trauma as causes of death, suggesting a medical or toxicological origin instead. The investigation has involved multiple hearings and seizure of materials, with prosecutors examining the circumstances surrounding the prolonged abuse and the platform's role. Kick has banned all co-streamers involved in the incident pending the inquiry and pledged to review its content moderation rules amid criticism. The case has sparked a broader debate in France about online platform regulation, digital violence, and the responsibilities of streaming services, with political figures calling for stricter oversight and potential parliamentary inquiries. The French digital regulator Arcom has been criticized for its limited authority to suspend channels on Kick. Family members and human rights advocates have condemned the abuse and called for justice, while some legal representatives of accused streamers have described the videos as staged. The incident has drawn international attention, highlighting concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals on live streaming platforms and the challenges of regulating harmful content online.