France Télévisions navigates the complex ethical landscape of broadcasting violent imagery, prioritizing editorial value and public interest over gratuitous shock. Director adjoint Thomas Horeau emphasizes that such images must serve a purpose, offering unique information or aiding viewer reflection, rather than merely eliciting emotion. Sociologist Jean-Marie Charon reinforces this, advocating for a responsible deontological approach centered on the general interest. The broadcaster employs techniques like blurring, reframing, and editing to mitigate the impact of disturbing content, as seen in the coverage of Quentin Deranque's murder and streamer Jean Pormanove's death. Decisions are informed by the target audience and broadcast time, with warnings issued for potentially upsetting content, acknowledging the varying vulnerability of viewers and the psychological toll on journalists.