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Two convicted over death of French Kick streamer Raphaël Graven
Two people have been convicted in relation to the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, who died during a live broadcast.
Two people have been convicted in connection with the death of French livestreamer Raphaël Graven, whose final moments were broadcast live to viewers online, according to wire reports. Mr Graven, who was 46 years old, died in August 2025 during a broadcast on the rising streaming platform Kick.
The convictions mark a significant development in a case that has shocked online communities. However, many details surrounding the legal proceedings and the circumstances of the death remain scarce. The identities of the two convicted individuals have not been officially released, and the specific charges they faced have not been detailed in initial reports.
Furthermore, the exact cause of Mr Graven's death has not been publicly confirmed by French authorities. It also remains unclear what direct role the two convicted people played in the events that led to the broadcaster's death, or what sentences have been handed down by the court.
The tragedy has once again focused attention on the streaming platform Kick, which has positioned itself as a competitor to more established services like Twitch. Live-streaming platforms globally have faced mounting pressure from governments and safety advocates to improve their moderation systems, particularly regarding their capacity to quickly detect and terminate broadcasts showing violence, self-harm or medical emergencies.
It is not yet known how many users witnessed the live broadcast of Mr Graven's death before the stream was cut, or how long the footage remained accessible on the internet.
Observers will be watching for further statements from French judicial authorities regarding the sentencing of the convicted individuals and any potential regulatory fallout for the streaming platform.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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