Streamer Emiru Disputes Twitch's Account Of Assault Response At TwitchCon
Lan Pitts
10/20/2025
Popular Twitch streamer Emiru has publicly challenged Twitch's official response following an assault at her TwitchCon meet-and-greet, calling its statement "a blatant lie." The incident, which was caught on video, shows a man bypassing event barriers to approach Emiru, grabbing her face in an attempt to kiss her before being shoved away by a security guard.While Twitch claimed in a statement that the individual was "immediately" removed and banned, Emiru contests that the response was delayed and ineffective, adding that Twitch staff failed to intervene or check on her well-being afterward.Someone assaulted Emiru at her Meet & Greet at Twitchcon. Security pushes the perpetrator away, but then turns back and allows the man to walk away. (???) Emiru comes back shortly after to continue meeting fans.[image or embed] — Zach Bussey 🍁 (@zachbussey.tos.gg) October 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM Twitch's statement emphasized its commitment to safety, condemning the assailant's actions as "unacceptable and deeply upsetting." The platform claimed it had blocked the individual from returning to the event and issued a permanent ban from Twitch and its associated events. It also outlined enhanced security measures for the remainder of TwitchCon, including additional personnel around meet-and-greet areas. However, Emiru's detailed recount of the events suggests a significant discrepancy between Twitch's official narrative and what she says occurred on the ground.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
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