Twitch admits failure to protect Emiru after TwitchCon 2025 assault
Twitch has publicly acknowledged its failure to ensure streamer Emiru’s safety during TwitchCon 2025 after she was assaulted by an attendee. The incident occurred at a meet-and-greet session in San Diego on October 17, when a male attendee grabbed Emiru without her consent before security intervened.
“We failed to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening,”
the company stated on November 7 via X (formerly Twitter), adding that it regrets the distress caused to Emiru, other creators, and the broader community.
“Although Twitch works very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe and to prevent incidents like this, we failed to do both things in this case.”
Following the assault, Twitch announced plans to donate to nonprofit organizations committed to preventing sexual violence and promised to share more details soon. The event triggered widespread outrage and renewed public pressure for improved safety protocols at conventions.
Author’s Summary
Twitch admitted it failed to ensure Emiru’s safety at TwitchCon 2025 after an assault, promising reforms and donations to organizations against sexual violence.