Overview

• Digital affairs minister Clara Chappaz said the government will take Kick to court for alleged negligence after Raphaël Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, died during a 12‑day livestream.
• Paris prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into possible violations of the EU Digital Services Act and whether Kick knowingly provided illicit services by hosting videos of harm.
• Prosecutors noted that related offenses can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a €1 million fine when committed by an organized group under recent French law.
• Australia’s eSafety Commissioner said it is investigating Kick for failing to enforce its own rules, warning the platform could face fines up to AUD 49.5 million and potential youth access restrictions later this year.
• An autopsy found no signs of trauma, with medical or toxicological causes still being examined; Kick says it banned the co‑streamers involved, is reviewing French content, and will cooperate with investigators.