Twitch Admits Failure to Protect Streamer Emiru at TwitchCon 2025
Twitch acknowledged it did not adequately protect streamer Emiru during TwitchCon 2025, after she was assaulted by an attendee at a meet-and-greet event in San Diego.
Official Statement from Twitch
On November 7, the platform posted a statement on X/Twitter admitting it “failed to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening.” The company expressed deep regret for the distress caused to Emiru, other streamers, and the broader community.
“Although Twitch works very hard to try to keep TwitchCon attendees safe and to prevent incidents like this from happening, we failed to do both things in this case.”
Details of the Incident
The assault took place during a live meet-and-greet session on October 17 at TwitchCon in San Diego. A male attendee grabbed Emiru without her consent before security stepped in to stop the situation.
Community Reaction and Company Response
- The event sparked widespread outrage and renewed demands for stronger safety protocols at conventions.
- Following criticism about the handling of the incident, Twitch pledged to improve on-site security measures.
- The company also announced plans to donate to nonprofits focused on preventing sexual violence, with further details to be shared soon.
Author’s summary: Twitch publicly admitted lapses in protecting Emiru during TwitchCon 2025’s assault incident, promising donations to sexual violence prevention groups and committing to improve event security.
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