Convictions and Sentences for Aggravated Violence

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in a village near Nice in August 2025; his death was live-streamed on Kick, a popular platform for content creators — the incident sparked an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Two individuals, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, were found guilty of aggravated violence for their roles in the events leading to Graven’s death. Each received a suspended prison sentence, with Hamadi receiving 18 months and Cenazandotti receiving two years. Both were also ordered to pay fines,€5,000 and €15,000 respectively.

Prosecution’s Case and Court’s Ruling

Neither Hamadi nor Cenazandotti were charged with manslaughter, as the prosecution stated that probable causes of death were related to Graven’s pre-existing poor health and fragile heart condition. The court also acquitted them of exploiting Graven’s psychological vulnerabilities, citing his prior statement to police that he had consented to the stunts involved.

Hamadi, who expressed remorse during the trial, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended. Cenazandotti received a two-year suspended sentence. Both were banned from posting on Kick for six months, as part of the court’s ruling.

Streaming Platform and Ongoing Investigations

The streaming platform Kick remains under investigation by French authorities. In a statement to the New York Times, the platform said it was not a party to the legal proceedings against Hamadi and Cenazandotti and declined to comment on the court’s decision. Kick emphasized that the ruling concerned only the two individual content creators involved.

Graven had more than one million followers across various social media platforms and had a significant following on Kick. During live streams, he was often subjected to acts of violence and verbal humiliation by other streamers. On 18 August 2025, a video showed Graven lying lifeless on a mattress, covered with a duvet. The video was later removed from the platform.