Overview

• Nice’s prosecutor said the autopsy found no traumatic lesions and no link to third-party action, ordering toxicological and anatomopathological tests as police and cybercrime units pursue inquiries and seize evidence.
• France’s media regulator Arcom condemned Kick for restoring access to the channel’s content and urged re‑blocking, while the platform said access helps authorities review recordings, banned co‑streamers, and pledged a French moderation overhaul.
• Digital minister Clara Chappaz called for an end to a “Far West numérique,” referred the case to Arcom and Pharos, and warned of potential sanctions against Kick if regulatory failings are confirmed.
• Gabriel Attal proposed youth screen‑use measures, including addiction screenings at school, a stricter under‑15 social media ban, limits for 15–18‑year‑olds, and switching videos to black‑and‑white after 30 minutes.
• Parallel to the death probe, a December 2024 investigation into months of violent livestreams continues, as reports highlight pre‑recorded appearances by Bradley Barcola and Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang and renew scrutiny of consent and monetization.