What You Need to Know
• Two men, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, were convicted of aggravated violence in France.
• Raphaël Graven, a 46-year-old streamer, died during a live broadcast on Kick in August 2025.
• Hamadi received an 18-month suspended sentence, while Cenazandotti received a two-year suspended sentence.
Two men, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, have been convicted of aggravated violence in France following the death of Raphaël Graven, a 46-year-old streamer known for extreme challenges. Graven died in a village near Nice in August 2025, during a live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick. The court issued suspended prison sentences to both men, with Hamadi receiving 18 months and Cenazandotti receiving two years. They were also ordered to pay fines of €5,000 and €15,000, respectively. The prosecution did not charge them with manslaughter, citing Graven’s poor health as a probable cause of death, and they were acquitted of abusing his psychological frailty, as he had previously consented to the stunts.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the risks associated with extreme content creation and the responsibilities of content creators. Raphaël Graven had over one million followers on various social media platforms, illustrating the significant influence and reach of online personalities. The ruling against Hamadi and Cenazandotti raises questions about consent and accountability in live streaming, especially in cases involving vulnerable individuals. The ongoing investigation into Kick by French authorities underscores the need for regulatory scrutiny in the rapidly evolving landscape of online streaming platforms.
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