Tragic Death of French Streamer Exposes Dangerous Gaps in Online Accountability

The recent death of Raphaël Graven, better known as Jean Pormanove, during a marathon livestream on the Kick platform is more than a tragic loss—it is a stark warning for Americans about the unchecked dangers lurking within permissive digital platforms. As this extended broadcast ended abruptly with Pormanove found unconscious after nearly 300 hours online, investigations reveal a disturbing pattern of humiliation and violence that went unpunished for months. Are We Ignoring Abuse at Our Own Digital Doorstep? Pormanove’s ordeal was not an isolated incident but a glaring symptom of broader failures in regulating content and protecting vulnerable individuals in...