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

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Twitch has admitted it didn’t do enough to keep streamer Emiru safe at TwitchCon 2025. She was assaulted by someone at a meet-and-greet in San Diego, and Twitch is taking responsibility for the failure to protect her.

In a statement on November 7th, the platform acknowledged it didn’t protect streamer Emiru and failed to prevent the attack. It expressed deep regret for the distress caused to Emiru, other streamers, and the community as a whole.

Twitch pledges donation to anti-violence organizations

The company announced plans to donate to groups that work to stop sexual violence, and will share more information about this soon. In a statement, they acknowledged that despite their efforts to ensure the safety of attendees at TwitchCon and prevent incidents like this, they unfortunately fell short in this instance.

We’re following up on our recent post regarding a security incident at TwitchCon San Diego. As many of you are aware, during a meet-and-greet at the 2025 event, our creator Emiru was unfortunately assaulted by an attendee. While Twitch strives…

— Twitch (@Twitch) November 7, 2025

I was so shocked to hear what happened to Emiru at TwitchCon San Diego on October 17th! Apparently, someone grabbed her during a meet-and-greet without her permission before security could step in. It was really upsetting, and it’s sparked a lot of discussion about how to make conventions safer for everyone, which is definitely needed.

Twitch has acknowledged its mistakes after facing weeks of criticism regarding its handling of a recent security issue. Creators and viewers had been calling on the company to take more responsibility for keeping the platform safe.

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2025-11-08 14:18