Unable to halt broadcast of deceased streamer's French channel, according to regulator

In the digital world of live streaming, the death of Raphael Graven, known online as "Jean Pormanove" or "JP," has sparked intense discussion in France. Graven, who had amassed a following of hundreds of thousands on the Kick platform, specialised in enduring abuse and humiliation dished out by other participants during his live streams.

On August 18, during a 12-day marathon live streaming episode, Graven tragically passed away. The cause of his death was likely a medical issue, possibly in conjunction with substances. The live streaming channel where Graven died was hosted on an Australian platform named Kick, which is known for its more relaxed content policies.

Martin Ajdari, the chief of the French agency for the regulation of electronic communications and posts (ARCOM), has suggested a need for increased regulation of online content, particularly in cases where individuals are subjected to abuse. Ajdari's comments come in light of the fact that Graven's previous videos of abuse remained online for months without complaints.

However, the statement does not indicate whether ARCOM is planning to take any action regarding the content on Kick. This is because ARCOM is limited to imposing EU laws on entities that have a presence in France, and Kick has no representation in France. The agency is not directly responsible for the content on international platforms.

A public prosecutor, Damien Martinelli, stated that Graven was not killed by trauma or someone else. The death of Graven on Kick has come under intensified scrutiny, with Ajdari suggesting a new phase of digital regulation is needed to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.

It is worth noting that Raphael Graven may have suffered from heart problems and was undergoing medical treatment for his thyroid gland. However, the specifics of his medical condition and its relation to his death are yet to be fully understood.

The statement does not provide any information about who lodged complaints about the content on Graven's channel or why they did not do so earlier. Nor does it indicate whether Graven's channel was in compliance with any French laws or regulations.

In conclusion, the tragic death of Raphael Graven on the Kick platform has sparked a call for increased regulation of online content in France. While the exact circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation, it is clear that more needs to be done to protect individuals from online abuse.