In brief
In a groundbreaking legal verdict, French authorities convicted Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti for aggravated violence tied to the death of online streamer Raphaël Graven. Both men received suspended sentences—18 months for Hamadi, two years for Cenazandotti—along with monetary fines. They are barred from posting on Kick for six months amid ongoing investigations into the platform’s role in the incident.
French Court Convicts Two Men Over Death of Online Streamer
High-profile streamer Raphaël Graven, known on Kick for extreme challenges, died in August 2025 during a live broadcast that shocked his millions of followers.
Investigations revealed that two content creators, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, knowingly participated in acts of violence and verbal humiliation directed at Graven. The court found them guilty of aggravated violence.
Both men were given suspended prison sentences—18 months for Hamadi and two years for Cenazandotti—and fined €5,000 and €15,000 respectively. Neither was charged with manslaughter, as prosecutors concluded that Graven’s death stemmed from a pre‑existing heart condition.
In addition to the criminal sanctions, the court barred the two from posting on Kick for six months. The streaming platform itself is currently under full investigation by French authorities, who have not yet determined its liability.
Graven’s death sparked a global outcry, leading to calls for stricter regulations on online content that encourages physical danger. The verdict marks a significant step towards holding streaming platforms accountable for the safety of their community.
