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Kick Faces Probe After Deadly Livestream Abuse Incident
20 Aug
Summary
- French government launches investigation into Kick
- Incident involved extreme abuse of user Jean Pormanove
- Deputy Minister condemns event, questions Kick's moderation
On August 20th, 2025, the French government announced that it has launched a judicial investigation into the live streaming platform Kick following a deadly incident that occurred during a live broadcast. The investigation was prompted by the death of user Jean Pormanove, who was reportedly subjected to extreme abuse by other viewers during the live stream.
Facing public outrage over the incident, Deputy Minister Clara Chappaz has condemned the event and is now seeking explanations from Kick about its content moderation policies and the platform's responsibility for harmful content. The investigation is expected to closely examine Kick's practices and determine whether the platform failed to adequately protect its users.
The tragic incident has raised serious questions about the regulation of live streaming services and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent such abuses from occurring. As the probe continues, Kick's future operations and reputation remain uncertain in the wake of this devastating event.
