French prosecutors seek prison sentences and social media bans for streamers in Jean Pormanove case

French prosecutors seek jail time and platform bans for two streamers. They are accused of violent and humiliating online broadcasts involving Jean Pormanove. The content allegedly showed repeated mistreatment and was not simple entertainment. The streamers claim the videos were staged and agreed upon for viewers. A verdict in this case is expected on August 5.

By Sumit Roy