French Authorities Uncover Shocking Video of Man's Livestreamed Death as Probe Expands Against Kick Managers
The investigation into the livestreamed death of French streamer Raphael Graven in August has taken a dramatic turn, with authorities now seeking warrants for several Kick managers who failed to respond to a summons. The probe, which began months before Graven's tragic death, has widened its scope to include executives who are currently in Australia.
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau has revealed that she is asking the presiding judge to issue warrants against those involved in the shocking incident, which saw Graven subjected to 12 days of physical and verbal abuse on live stream. The footage, which included paintball guns and hair pulling, sparked outrage in France and led to government ministers taking action.
Graven's death was ruled out as being caused by intervention from a third party during an autopsy, but the authorities believe that his younger colleagues may be responsible for his demise. Two French streamers, Owen Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi, have been taken into custody on charges of assault, incitement to hatred, abuse of a vulnerable person, and recording and broadcasting violent images.
The case has drawn international attention, with the Australia-based Kick platform also under investigation by Paris prosecutors. The company had initially released Graven's streamers after they claimed the violence was all part of an act aimed at creating buzz to earn money, but authorities are now determined to uncover the truth behind his tragic death.
As the probe continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how many more Kick managers will face charges in connection with Graven's murder. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online abuse and the need for greater accountability from social media platforms and their users.
The investigation into the livestreamed death of French streamer Raphael Graven in August has taken a dramatic turn, with authorities now seeking warrants for several Kick managers who failed to respond to a summons. The probe, which began months before Graven's tragic death, has widened its scope to include executives who are currently in Australia.
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau has revealed that she is asking the presiding judge to issue warrants against those involved in the shocking incident, which saw Graven subjected to 12 days of physical and verbal abuse on live stream. The footage, which included paintball guns and hair pulling, sparked outrage in France and led to government ministers taking action.
Graven's death was ruled out as being caused by intervention from a third party during an autopsy, but the authorities believe that his younger colleagues may be responsible for his demise. Two French streamers, Owen Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi, have been taken into custody on charges of assault, incitement to hatred, abuse of a vulnerable person, and recording and broadcasting violent images.
The case has drawn international attention, with the Australia-based Kick platform also under investigation by Paris prosecutors. The company had initially released Graven's streamers after they claimed the violence was all part of an act aimed at creating buzz to earn money, but authorities are now determined to uncover the truth behind his tragic death.
As the probe continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how many more Kick managers will face charges in connection with Graven's murder. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online abuse and the need for greater accountability from social media platforms and their users.
I mean, can you even imagine going live on stream and not knowing if you're in danger? That's what Raphael Graven was subjected to and it's just appalling that some people thought it was funny to do that. And now, the fact that they might have actually caused his death is just devastating 
. I think Kick needs to take responsibility for their actions (or lack thereof) and make sure something like this never happens again. The platform has already taken steps to remove Graven's streamers from their ranks, but it's not enough - there should be real consequences for those who put people in harm's way 
. It's a wake-up call for all of us to think before we act and consider the impact our online behavior might have on others 
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just found out that there's been a major update on Raphael Graven's case 
soooo the authorities are now after some Kick managers who basically let him get tortured live 
i mean, can u even imagine being in such a situation and not knowing what hit u? it's like they thought it was just part of some sick game 
but we all know that's NOT okay 
and let me tell u, it's getting super intense 
two french streamers have already been taken into custody on some serious charges like assault & incitement to hatred 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... so we're saying that these Kick managers, who are basically just admins, can't even be bothered to show up to a summons? Like, what kind of negligence is that? 
And now they're trying to distance themselves from Graven's murder by claiming it was all part of some performance art stunt? Give me a break! 
I need some actual evidence and sources before I start believing this narrative. How can we trust the platform when they clearly can't even be bothered to do their due diligence on the people they're "providing" for their users?
I need some more context on how long the managers had been aware of Graven's situation before they just sat back and did nothing. It doesn't add up to me.
I mean, yeah, those things are pretty bad, but shouldn't we be talking about actual culpability in Graven's death? Like, did these guys directly orchestrate his murder or were they just along for the ride?
this is totally unacceptable, a guy just livestreaming his own death live and nobody did anything? like, what kinda sick world are we living in where people can just get tortured on stream and there's no consequence? 
. The whole thing just highlights how bad online abuse can be, you know? It's like, we need to take responsibility for our actions and make sure these platforms are holding people accountable for their words and actions... it's a big job, but someone's gotta do it 
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it's about time someone held them accountable for the harm their platform can cause. as for graven, my heart goes out to his family and loved ones 
the fact that Graven was subjected 2 all this abuse & it just got livestreamed 4 everyone 2 see is just devastating 
. They r responsible 4 createin' space 4 online abuse & now they're tryin' 2 cover their tracks? Not on my watch! 
we need more awareness about mental health, boundaries, & online safety 