Twitch Issues Another Statement on Emiru TwitchCon Incident
On November 7, 2025, Twitch released a second public apology following the assault of popular content creator Emily Beth "Emiru" Schunk during TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. The platform acknowledged its failure to provide adequate safety measures for participants.
Incident Details
During a meet-and-greet session at the San Diego Convention Center, Emiru was harassed and assaulted by an unidentified attendee. The suspect was detained several hours after the incident took place.
Emiru’s Response
Emiru stated during her October livestream that she had filed a police report pressing assault and harassment charges against the offender. She criticized Twitch for insufficient security and lack of accountability during the event.
Community Reactions
Following the assault, numerous creators and fans voiced strong support for Emiru and her team, expressing frustration with Twitch’s handling of the incident. Many viewed the platform’s delayed and repeated statements as inadequate.
Twitch’s Official Statements
In a post on November 7, Twitch admitted it failed to keep Emiru safe and prevent the incident from occurring during TwitchCon. The company also pledged to donate to non-profit organizations dedicated to combating sexual harassment.
Despite these steps, the online community remained critical, calling for greater transparency and concrete actions to ensure the safety of creators at future events.
Author’s Summary
Twitch’s repeated apologies after Emiru’s TwitchCon assault sparked growing outrage and demands for stronger safety policies and accountability across future events.