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French Streamer Dies During Kick Livestream as Prosecutors Investigate Organizers

A preliminary autopsy found no fatal injuries from direct violence, with toxicology pending.

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Overview

  • Authorities are questioning stream leads Owen C. (“Naruto”) and Sofiane H. (“Safine”) on suspicion of incitement to hate and violence.
  • Raphaël G., known as Jean Pormanove, died during a broadcast from Contes near Nice after a donation-driven “humiliation” campaign.
  • The two-week streams reportedly drew up to about 200,000 viewers and raised roughly €36,000 tied to escalating abuse.
  • The feed was cut when he became unresponsive, and police had visited earlier only over a possible traffic offense involving filming him in a car trunk.
  • Kick said it will cooperate with investigators, and Drake and streamer Adin Ross have offered to cover funeral costs.