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France Opens Judicial Probe Into Death of Streamer Jean Pormanove After Disturbing Kick Broadcast

Authorities highlight months of on‑air humiliation, escalating the case to Pharos and Arcom to enforce platform obligations.

“Humillado y maltratado en vivo”: conmoción por la muerte de un streamer durante una transmisión. Foto: Instagram/@jeanpormanove.
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Overview

  • The Nice prosecutor confirmed the 46‑year‑old’s death and ordered an autopsy as police opened a judicial investigation.
  • Footage showing Pormanove apparently inert on a mattress aired on Kick before the platform removed the video.
  • Kick said it is urgently reviewing the circumstances, cooperating with investigators, and offered condolences to his family and community.
  • Multiple reports say the streamer had been live for about ten days and was found in Contes near Nice after the broadcast abruptly stopped.
  • Digital affairs official Clara Chappaz condemned the violence and reported the content to Pharos and Arcom, while earlier inquiries had placed fellow streamers “Naruto” and “Sanfine” in brief police custody over alleged abuse of vulnerable people.