Emiru Assault Prompts Criticism, She Will Skip TwitchCons

Popular Twitch streamer Emiru was assaulted at a TwitchCon meet-and-greet in San Diego when a man grabbed her face and appeared to try to kiss her, an incident captured on video that quickly circulated online. Twitch said law enforcement and event security responded, the individual was removed, blocked from returning and banned indefinitely from the platform and in-person events, and the company announced plans to increase meet-and-greet security. Emiru and other creators dispute Twitch’s account, saying the attacker was initially allowed to walk away, nearby staff did not react, and she only learned of his removal hours later. Emiru has given a police statement, said she felt unprotected even with personal security present, and announced she will not attend future TwitchCons. The incident prompted widespread criticism of Twitch leadership and event safety, with streamers including Asmongold questioning whether CEO Dan Clancy attended a post-event party and others (including FanFan) alleging Twitch pressured creators to adopt company security measures, renewing calls for clearer protocols and accountability.