French prosecutors are pursuing warrants for the arrest of Kick’s executives following the death of streamer Jean Pormanove during a live broadcast on the platform in August 2025. Pormanove, real name Raphaël Graven, died in his sleep during an August 18 live stream on Kick following what French news outlets described as “ten days of torture” that was broadcast for over 200,000 followers. Article continues after adTwo streamers have been charged in relation to Pormanove’s death. “Suspicious financial transactions have been identified, leading to suspicion the channel was directly funded by Kick and its directors,” they told French news outlets. Article continues after adInstagram/Jean Pormanove Naruto (left) and Jean Pormanove (right).