An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.<\/p>\n
Raphael Graven, who went by Jean Pormanove, was found dead in Contes, near Nice, on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
Viewers of the Frenchman’s last live stream on the Twitch-like platform Kick had reportedly become concerned about him lying lifeless on a mattress, unresponsive to their comments.<\/p>\n
According to France24, prosecutors said the 46-year-old had been in accommodation rented for the purpose of broadcasting internet live streams. The broadcast had reportedly been running for 10 days.<\/p>\n
French newspaper Le Monde said Graven was known for participating in videos in which he suffered violence and humiliation, alongside two colleagues. One man was seen throwing a water bottle at him as he laid on the mattress.<\/p>\n
France’s digital technology minister, Clara Chappaz, said he had been “humiliated and abused for months”.<\/p>\n
“A judicial investigation is underway,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Holding online platforms responsible for the dissemination of illegal content is not an option: it is the law.<\/p>\n
“This type of failure can lead to the worst and has no place in France, Europe, or anywhere else.”<\/p>\n
Sarah El Hairy, France’s high commissioner for children, described his death as “horrifying”.<\/p>\n
“Platforms have an immense responsibility to regulate online content so that our children are not exposed to violent content,” she said. “I urge parents to be extremely vigilant.”<\/p>\n
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