Twitch admits failure to keep Emiru safe after assault at TwitchCon 2025 - Dexerto

Twitch Admits Failure to Protect Streamer Emiru at TwitchCon 2025

Twitch acknowledged it failed to keep streamer Emiru safe during TwitchCon 2025 after she was assaulted by an attendee at a meet-and-greet event in San Diego on October 17.

Incident Details

During a live meet-and-greet session, a male attendee grabbed Emiru without her consent before security intervened. The incident sparked outrage and increased demands for stronger safety measures at conventions.

Twitch's Statement

"We failed to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening. We deeply regret the distress caused to Emiru, other streamers, and the wider community."

The company shared its plans to donate to nonprofit organizations focused on preventing sexual violence and promised to provide more information soon.

"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."

Community Reaction and Company Accountability

The admission comes after weeks of criticism regarding Twitch's handling of the event, with creators and fans calling for greater responsibility in on-site security to protect attendees.

Summary

Twitch has publicly owned its failure to prevent the assault on Emiru at TwitchCon 2025 and is taking steps to improve security and support anti-violence initiatives.

Author's note: Twitch's acknowledgment marks a crucial step toward enhancing safety at gaming conventions and addressing community concerns.

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Dexerto Dexerto — 2025-11-08

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