French content creator Jojo Sucre, whose real name is Steven, is at the centre of a massive online controversy after footage from a YouTube livestream showed him violently assaulting his own mother. The incident, which was broadcast live from the family home to thousands of viewers, showed the 124,000-subscriber YouTuber dragging his mother to the ground and striking her repeatedly. The authenticity of the footage was confirmed by BFM Tech, the technology division of French broadcaster BFM TV.
The assault occurred during a routine livestream on the creator's channel, which is primarily known for gaming content, vlogs, and interactions with viewers. Multiple witnesses who were watching the broadcast in real time described scenes of extreme violence, with the stream continuing without interruption despite the visible distress. Clips and descriptions of the incident quickly spread across social media platforms including X, TikTok, and various online forums, triggering a wave of shock and outrage among users who called for immediate action.
YouTube was alerted to the content by Punisher, a French investigative video creator who specialises in exposing misconduct on social media platforms. Following the report, YouTube removed the livestream replay and issued a statement confirming that the video was no longer available and that its specialised teams were investigating the situation. However, the decision to keep Jojo Sucre's channel active despite the gravity of the allegations has drawn sharp criticism, with thousands of users launching mass reporting campaigns to demand the permanent suspension of the account.
Jojo Sucre, who also maintains a TikTok following of approximately 210,000 users, has not issued any public statement or apology since the incident came to light. No denial or clarification has appeared on any of his social media accounts. Reports indicated that he resumed streaming on the platform on Saturday evening, just days after the violent episode, further inflaming public anger. His silence has been widely condemned by other content creators and social media commentators who have called on him to take responsibility for his actions.
The incident has reignited debate in France about the responsibilities of platforms toward content that depicts domestic violence or abuse. While YouTube has taken the initial step of removing the specific video, critics argue that the platform should have acted more swiftly to suspend the channel entirely. As of Sunday, no information has emerged about any police investigation or legal complaint related to the assault. The case highlights the growing tension between the culture of provocative live content and the duty of platforms to protect vulnerable individuals from harm broadcast to mass audiences.
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