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Economic Times
5 hours ago
- Economic Times
Who was Jean Pormanove? The eerie tale of a French streamer's collapse after days of live humiliation
French streamer Jean Pormanove's death during a 10-day livestream has sparked a criminal probe and national outrage French authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the death of livestreamer Raphaël Graven, better known by his online name Jean Pormanove, after the 46-year-old collapsed and died during a marathon broadcast in an extended livestream on Kick. Graven, who lived in the village of Contes near Nice, had built an audience of more than one million followers across platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Kick. His streams, often featuring extreme endurance challenges, attracted both fascination and controversy. Graven died on August 18 during a live stream that had stretched on for more than 10 days. Local media, including BFMTV, reported he had been subjected to repeated bouts of humiliation, physical violence, and sleep deprivation by other participants in the broadcast. At one point, the stream showed attempts to wake him before abruptly cutting prosecutors confirmed an autopsy has been ordered and that a judicial investigation is underway. The Nice prosecutor's office said it is examining whether 'deliberate violent acts' were committed against a vulnerable person, a line of inquiry that had already been under review for months after French outlet Mediapart documented similar abusive broadcasts. The death has provoked widespread outrage in France. Clara Chappaz, the French minister delegate for artificial intelligence and digital affairs, called the case an 'absolute horror.' She said Graven had been 'humiliated and mistreated for months live on the Kick platform' and emphasized that platforms are legally accountable for failing to stop illegal El Haïry, France's High Commissioner for Children, described the streamer's death as 'horrifying', warning parents to remain vigilant and urging platforms to prevent young audiences from being exposed to violent have also referred the case to Arcom, the French media regulator, and Pharos, the government system for reporting harmful online the streaming platform where the fatal broadcast took place, said it was 'urgently reviewing' the circumstances. In a statement to AFP, the company added: 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jeanpormanove and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and community.'The company stressed its community guidelines are designed to protect creators and said it was committed to enforcing them more began streaming several years ago and cultivated a loyal following under the alias Jean Pormanove. His broadcasts frequently pushed boundaries, long-duration challenges, stunts involving physical strain, and collaborations with fellow streamers that often drew criticism for appearing the controversy, he amassed a strong community. On Instagram alone, he had 148,000 followers, while Kick streams regularly reached tens of thousands of live creators, including Owen Cenazandotti, known online as Naruto, paid tribute on Instagram, calling Graven his 'brother, sidekick, [and] partner' and urging the public not to circulate videos showing his final death comes amid increasing scrutiny of livestreaming services, which critics say have struggled to prevent harmful or exploitative content. In France, the case has already triggered political debate about stronger oversight of digital platforms and the need for real-time moderation of abusive streams.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Who was Jean Pormanove? The eerie tale of a French streamer's collapse after days of live humiliation
French authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the death of livestreamer Raphaël Graven, better known by his online name Jean Pormanove , after the 46-year-old collapsed and died during a marathon broadcast in an extended livestream on Kick. Graven, who lived in the village of Contes near Nice, had built an audience of more than one million followers across platforms, including TikTok , Instagram , and Kick. His streams, often featuring extreme endurance challenges, attracted both fascination and controversy. A marathon that ended in tragedy Graven died on August 18 during a live stream that had stretched on for more than 10 days. Local media, including BFMTV, reported he had been subjected to repeated bouts of humiliation, physical violence, and sleep deprivation by other participants in the broadcast. At one point, the stream showed attempts to wake him before abruptly cutting off. French prosecutors confirmed an autopsy has been ordered and that a judicial investigation is underway. The Nice prosecutor's office said it is examining whether 'deliberate violent acts' were committed against a vulnerable person, a line of inquiry that had already been under review for months after French outlet Mediapart documented similar abusive broadcasts. Live Events Government condemnation The death has provoked widespread outrage in France. Clara Chappaz, the French minister delegate for artificial intelligence and digital affairs, called the case an 'absolute horror.' She said Graven had been 'humiliated and mistreated for months live on the Kick platform' and emphasized that platforms are legally accountable for failing to stop illegal content. Sarah El Haïry, France's High Commissioner for Children, described the streamer's death as 'horrifying', warning parents to remain vigilant and urging platforms to prevent young audiences from being exposed to violent content. Authorities have also referred the case to Arcom, the French media regulator, and Pharos, the government system for reporting harmful online content. Kick responds Kick, the streaming platform where the fatal broadcast took place, said it was 'urgently reviewing' the circumstances. In a statement to AFP, the company added: 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jeanpormanove and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and community.' The company stressed its community guidelines are designed to protect creators and said it was committed to enforcing them more rigorously. A digital star with a controversial rise Graven began streaming several years ago and cultivated a loyal following under the alias Jean Pormanove. His broadcasts frequently pushed boundaries, long-duration challenges, stunts involving physical strain, and collaborations with fellow streamers that often drew criticism for appearing abusive. Despite the controversy, he amassed a strong community. On Instagram alone, he had 148,000 followers, while Kick streams regularly reached tens of thousands of live viewers. Fellow creators, including Owen Cenazandotti, known online as Naruto, paid tribute on Instagram, calling Graven his 'brother, sidekick, [and] partner' and urging the public not to circulate videos showing his final moments. A wider reckoning for livestreaming platforms Graven's death comes amid increasing scrutiny of livestreaming services, which critics say have struggled to prevent harmful or exploitative content. In France, the case has already triggered political debate about stronger oversight of digital platforms and the need for real-time moderation of abusive streams.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
French Kick streamer Jean Pormanove endured toxic ingestion, torture before livestream death
The online world is reeling after the sudden death of French streamer Raphael Graven, known widely as Jean Pormanove, who died at just 46 during a 10-day livestream marathon in his apartment in Contes, near Nice. The Kick stream, which had run for nearly 300 hours, ended abruptly when fellow participants realised Graven was unresponsive. A shocking end to a livestream marathon of Raphael Graven aka Jean Pormanove Videos circulating online show him lying motionless on a mattress as others woke up around him. Authorities have since confirmed that he died in his sleep, though prosecutors have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Reports of abuse and humiliation Graven's livestreams were infamous for their controversial 'abuse content,' a disturbing form of online entertainment where he was often subjected to humiliation for the amusement of viewers. Reports from French media claim his final stream involved 'ten days of torture, sleep deprivation, and ingestion of toxic products.' Previous footage of his content showed him being slapped, spat on, strangled, and pelted with objects. In a chilling message reportedly sent to his mother just days before his death, Graven admitted that he felt like he was being 'held hostage' by the streaming and confessed that he was 'fed up' with the relentless abuse. Outrage and grief Clara Chappaz, France's minister for digital affairs, condemned the incident as 'an absolute horror,' calling for stricter safeguards on livestreaming platforms. Police in Nice are also investigating allegations of deliberate violence against vulnerable people linked to content broadcast online. One of his fellow streamers, known as Naruto, urged fans not to circulate videos showing Graven unconscious, describing the loss as devastating for his community. Kick under fire Kick, the streaming platform where Graven amassed more than a million followers, has faced fierce backlash in the wake of his death. While its terms of service prohibit violent and harmful content, critics argue that its lax regulation enabled such extreme broadcasts to continue unchecked. A spokesperson for Kick has said the platform is now urgently reviewing its community guidelines. Community response Global figures have also responded. Rapper Drake and American streamer Adin Ross, both ambassadors for Kick, pledged to cover Graven's funeral costs, saying it was the least they could do for his grieving family. Jean Pormanove's death has raised painful questions about the dark side of online fame, the ethics of 'humiliation entertainment,' and the dangerous culture of unregulated streaming.
UPI
10 hours ago
- UPI
France opens inquiry into 'violent' death of Kick streamer 'JP'
France-based streamer "Jean Pormanove" reportedly died Monday after about 10 days of violence and sleep depravation during a streaming. According to French prosecutors, Graven died at a property near Nice in the village of Contes. "Jean Pormanove was humiliated and mistreated for months live on the Kick platform," stated Clara Chappaz, France's digital affairs and AI minister. File (2024) Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Authorities in France opened an investigation into the live-streamed death of French streamer "JP." France-based streamer Raphael Graven, who went by the online alias "Jean Pormanove" or simply "JP," reportedly died Monday after being subjected to about 10 days of violence and sleep deprivation during a streaming. According to French prosecutors, Graven died at a property near Nice in the village of Contes, miles from the Mediterranean Sea and the Principality of Monaco. "Jean Pormanove was humiliated and mistreated for months live on the Kick platform," stated Clara Chappaz, France's digital affairs and artificial intelligence minister. She added that a judicial investigation was underway. "The death of Jean Pormanove and the violence he suffered are an absolute horror," Chappaz added. Graven, 46, was a tall, slim man with glasses who had more than 1 million followers and was known for live-streaming his extreme challenges. Unverified social media footage depicted multiple men beating and choking JP at one point, noticing he appeared lifeless on a mattress, at which point the live broadcast was quickly cut off. Kick said officials were "urgently reviewing" the situation and its fatal circumstances. Another French official called the violent death "horrifying." "(Social media platforms) have an immense responsibility in regulating online content so that our children are not exposed to violent content," Sarah El Hairy, France's high commissioner for children, posted on X. "I call on parents to be extremely vigilant," she continued. A Kick spokesperson said the Twitch-like streaming platform was "deeply saddened" by the loss of Jeanpormanove and "extend our condolences to his family, friends and community." "Kick's community guidelines are designed to protect creators, and we remain committed to upholding these standards across our platform," it said in a statement. A co-creator, Naruto, paid tribute to his "brother, sidekick, partner" in an Instagram post and asked the public to "respect" his memory and not repost his violent end. It follows a 2014 unrelated incident when a 25-year-old French man from near Paris killed a French policeman and his wife and claimed allegiance the the Islamic State in a live-streamed attack on Facebook.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
French Streamer Raphael Graven Dies After 10 Days Of Torture Caught On Live Stream
A French streamer known for participating in extreme online challenges has died, prompting a judicial investigation. Raphael Graven, 46, also known online as Jean Pormanove or JP, was found dead at his home in Contes, near Nice, following a live broadcast. According to reports, Graven had endured "10 days and nights of torture," including severe physical violence and sleep deprivation. His followers raised the alarm after noticing him lying unresponsive on a mattress during the live stream. One viewer reportedly saw a man throw a water bottle at him while he remained motionless. French newspaper Le Monde reported that Graven had been involved in online content involving humiliation and violence. Authorities say he was subjected to ongoing abuse and public humiliation in recent months. The news portal reported that Raphael, a former soldier, was routinely beaten and abused by two fellow influencers during livestreams. Clara Chappaz, a government minister, called the case an "absolute horror" and confirmed a judicial probe is underway. Sarah El Hairy, France's high commissioner for children, described the incident as "horrifying" in a statement on social media. She wrote: "Platforms have an immense responsibility in regulating online content so that our children are not exposed to violent content. I call on parents to exercise the utmost vigilance." He had over a million followers on social media and was especially popular on Kick, a platform known for its more relaxed user policies compared to the widely used Twitch streaming case has raised urgent concerns about online safety, cyberbullying, and the lack of regulation around extreme streaming content in France.
