French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the video platform Kick following the death of content creator Raphael Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, who was found dead near Nice on 18 August. Graven was known for videos in which he endured apparent violence, humiliation, bouts of violence and sleep deprivation during streams and reportedly died in his sleep during a live broadcast. The probe will examine whether Kick knowingly broadcast videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity and whether the platform complied with the European Union’s Digital Services Act, including notification obligations when life or safety are at risk. France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, announced plans to sue Kick for negligence over failure to block dangerous content. Kick said it was urgently reviewing the circumstances and the BBC has approached the platform for comment.
The Paris prosecutor said the investigation would look into whether Kick "knowingly" broadcast "videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity". The BBC has approached Kick for comment. A spokesperson for the platform previously said the company was "urgently reviewing" the circumstances around Mr Graven's death. The prosecutor's investigation will also seek to determine if Kick complied with the European Union's Digital Services Act, and the obligation on platforms to notify the authorities if the life or safety of individuals is in question.
In a separate announcement, France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, said the government would sue the platform for "negligence" over its failure to block "dangerous content", according to the AFP news agency. Mr Graven was found dead on 18 August. Local media reported the 46-year-old had been subject to bouts of violence and sleep deprivation during streams, and died in his sleep during a live broadcast. Chappaz has previously described his death as an "absolute horror."
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