Video Platform Kick Investigated Over Streamer's Death

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Australian video platform Kick over the death of a content creator during a live stream. From a report: Raphael Graven -- also known as Jean Pormanove -- was found dead in a residence near the city of Nice last week. He was known for videos in which he endured apparent violence and humiliation. The Paris prosecutor said the investigation would look into whether Kick knowingly broadcast 'videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity.'

The BBC has approached Kick for comment. A spokesperson for the platform previously said the company was 'urgently reviewing' the circumstances around Mr Graven's death. The prosecutor's investigation will also seek to determine whether Kick complied with the European Union's Digital Services Act, and the obligation on platforms to notify the authorities if the life or safety of individuals is in question. In a separate announcement, France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, said the government would sue the platform for 'negligence' over its failure to block 'dangerous content', according to the AFP news agency.

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