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 in San Diego, following an assault by an attendee at a meet-and-greet event on October 17. The incident triggered outrage throughout the streaming community and reignited discussions about security at large conventions.
“We failed to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening,” the company stated on X (formerly Twitter) on November 7. “We deeply regret the distress this caused to Emiru, other streamers, and the wider community.”
According to Twitch, the male attendee approached and grabbed Emiru without her consent before event security intervened. The platform admitted that despite ongoing safety efforts, its measures were insufficient in this case.
“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,” Twitch’s statement added.
The company announced plans to donate to nonprofit groups focused on preventing sexual violence, promising to share further details soon. Meanwhile, criticism continues as creators and fans call for stronger accountability and better protection for TwitchCon participants.
Author’s summary
Twitch admitted responsibility for failing to protect Emiru during TwitchCon 2025, pledging reforms and donations to improve safety and support victims.