French court hands down convictions in Kick livestreamer’s death
( August 7, 2026, 14:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- Mlex Summary: A French court this week convicted two men of aggravated violence and online incitement to hatred and violence, in connection with the death of streamer Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove. He died during a livestream on Kick in August 2025, and the case was closely watched by the French public. Before his death, Pormanove routinely endured acts of violence and verbal humiliation from other streamers during live videos watched by thousands.Statement from the Public Prosecutor at the Judicial Court of Nice (MLex translation from the original French):...
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