'Shocking, not surprising': Death of French influencer 'will cast long shadow over these platforms'

French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations. Prosecutors ordered an autopsy and opened an investigation into the death of the 46-year-old man in the village of Contes, north of Nice. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Dr. Daniel Trottier, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam

Aug 21, 2025 - 13:00
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'Shocking, not surprising': Death of French influencer 'will cast long shadow over these platforms'
French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations. Prosecutors ordered an autopsy and opened an investigation into the death of the 46-year-old man in the village of Contes, north of Nice. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Dr. Daniel Trottier, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam

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