Brace yourself: what unfolded on the streaming platform Kick was not just shocking—it’s now at the heart of a legal saga that’s heading to trial this July. Two co-streamers, known to the streaming world as “Naruto” and “Safine,” are facing a barrage of serious accusations. But as messy as things look, the root of the charges isn’t as straightforward as viewers might expect.
A Stream Gone Horribly Wrong
On August 18, the usually light-hearted chaos of Kick took a truly dark turn. Jean Pormanove, 46 years old—whose real name was Raphaël Graven—died during a livestream at his home in Contes, near Nice, after spending twelve days in a local commercial venue known ominously as “the Lokal.” For hours, viewers witnessed scenes that were disturbing: Pormanove was subjected to insults, physical blows, hair pulling, threats, and even shot with unprotected paintball rounds, all at the hands of his two co-streamers, “Narutovie” and “Safine” (real names Owen Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi, for the curious art of unmasking the internet alias).
Despite these shocking broadcasts, autopsy results ruled out third-party involvement in Pormanove’s death. Both Cenazandotti and Hamadi have not been accused in connection with his passing. Instead, the case against them springs from elsewhere—though the timing makes for the kind of coincidence even a novelist wouldn’t dare invent.
The Legal Labyrinth: Not About the Death (Sort Of)
The pair’s police custody on Tuesday, January 27—yes, mark those calendars—was actually prompted by a preliminary probe launched in December 2024 by the Nice prosecutor’s office. The clincher: this investigation began before Pormanove’s tragic demise. According to Damien Martinelli, the Nice prosecutor, an exposé published in Mediapart set things in motion. The report highlighted chilling live recordings in Contes that depicted both Pormanove and another disabled person being subjected to humiliation.
This was not the first police encounter for “Naruto” and “Safine.” On January 8, 2025, both were previously taken into custody as part of the same investigation but released. At the time, those perceived as victims—including Pormanove and someone named Coudoux—were interviewed. Both stridently denied being victims of violence, insisting that everything was staged for viral fame and, inevitably, financial gain. Yes, anything for the buzz—except, perhaps, brush with actual criminal charges.
The Charges: A Laundry List No Streamer Wants
The formal list of accusations is, frankly, not an award one hopes to earn on Kick (or anywhere else):
- Violence committed as a group (with and without weapons), including against minors under 15
- Abuse of vulnerability
- Incitement to hatred and discrimination on grounds of disability and sexual orientation
- Recording and broadcast of images depicting violence
Let’s just say, this is not the kind of influencer content that lands you a smartphone sponsorship.
Martinelli clarified that these detentions were continuations—they’re not linked directly to investigating Pormanove’s cause of death. As far as French law goes, the suspects’ time in custody also follows strict rules: the 48-hour limit applies, with previous detention minutes (from January) counted toward the grand total. No bonus round for repeat appearances!
What Lies Ahead—and a Word to the Streaming Wise
This tale, sad and sensational, is a stark reminder: streaming might be a game for followers and fame, but the real world bites back. The trial for “Naruto” and “Safine” is now set for July. This isn’t an internet controversy set to be swept under the hashtag carpet—it’s a matter for the courts, with all the real-world consequences that implies.
If there’s one lesson here, it’s this: when the camera goes live, actions can’t be edited out. And, as the justice system makes clear, not everything is just a bit of “buzz” for a quick payday. As we await the court’s verdict, the events on Kick serve as a chilling case study in the risks of chasing viral notoriety—sometimes the stakes are far more than followers and views.
