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TwitchCon 2025 is an ongoing event by Twitch, and it has come under negative limelight. Essentially, there has been an incident involving popular streamer Emiru during a fan meet-and-greet event. The incident has resulted in massive outrage within the streaming community, and there have been serious questions asked about the safety of the creators at the annual event. To make it even worse, a viral clip showing the alleged assault has circulated on the internet, resulting in both Twitch and the creators addressing the situation. The following section unfolds the events that took place.
What happened to Emiru at TwitchCon 2025
During the TwitchCon 2025 meet-and-greet, the popular Twitch streamer Emiru was allegedly assaulted by an attendee. The said person approached her inappropriately before being quickly removed by the security. This incident was captured on video and subsequently went viral on social media. This has drawn widespread attention from across the world, with the public criticizing the event’s safety measures.
Twitch’s official response
Twitch released an official statement on their X handle about the Emiru incident. They described the behavior of the attendee as deeply upsetting, and the person involved has been banned from the Twitch platform and events indefinitely. They further mentioned that law enforcement was on site and responded immediately. They are working closely with Emiru to ensure her further safety.To prevent future incidents like this one, Twitch has specified that it will be increasing security at the meet-and-greet check-in point. In response to this, there have been several critics, specifying that their response came too late, and security arrangements should have been made earlier.
Streamer community reacts to the incident
Several popular streamers have reacted to this incident. To begin with, popular personality Asmongold expressed skepticism about Twitch’s statement. His reply to their post read: “I look forward to discussing the veracity of this statement tomorrow.” Another renowned streamer, Valkyrae, expressed her concern. She stated, “Seeing emiru get assaulted after Twitch banned her preferred personal bodyguard from being there to protect her and watching the guy walk away in the clip is incredibly disappointing. Stay safe everybody, nothing but love to you emi”.Following this incident, conversations around creator safety at major streaming events have reignited. This has previously been an issue, and this incident adds to the consistent lapse in security from the organizers. Another key point being highlighted by everyone is that Emiru had previously been denied permission to have her preferred personal security guard present.