French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Australian video platform Kick over the death of a content creator during a live stream. Raphaël 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. A spokesperson from Kick stated they were aware of the investigation and were taking legal advice, expressing their commitment to cooperating with the relevant authorities. The investigation will also evaluate whether Kick complied with the European Union's Digital Services Act, requiring platforms to notify authorities when individuals' safety is compromised. France’s minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, has announced that the government will sue the platform for negligence due to its failure in blocking dangerous content. Graven was found deceased on August 18, after reportedly being subjected to violence and sleep deprivation during streams, passing away in his sleep while live. Chappaz condemned the platform as the death of Graven raised urgent questions about its content moderation practices. A postmortem found no trauma or third-party involvement; local police have retrieved video footage and interviewed witnesses about the incident. Despite previously denying being a victim of violence, Graven claimed his streamed actions were staged for entertainment and profit. Kick, similar to Twitch, allows users to stream content interactively. They extended their condolences to Graven's family and committed to ensuring a protective environment for the creators on their platform.