Popular Twitch streamer, Emiru, was involved in an alarming incident at this year's TwitchCon in San Diego, where she was reportedly assaulted during a meet-and-greet session. Video evidence surfaced, showing a man approaching Emiru and attempting to kiss her without consent, before being pushed away by her personal security guard. Following the encounter, the streamer has been vocal about her disappointment with Twitch's handling of the situation.
As per social media, Emiru criticized the platform for their response, stating, "The man who assaulted me was allowed to cross multiple barriers at twitchcon and even in front of another creators meet and greet to grab me and my face and try to kiss me." Her account raised concerns about the effectiveness of security measures at the event, specifically pointing out that her assailant was not immediately apprehended as Twitch had claimed. Emiru addressed her followers on social media, expressing her hurt over Twitch's handling of the episode and suggesting other creators reconsider attending future TwitchCons for their safety.
hello everyone, I am okay and thank you for all of the kind messages, sorry I cannot respond to them all 🩷
— emi ⭐️ (@emiru) October 18, 2025
Yesterday, the man who assaulted me was allowed to cross multiple barriers at twitchcon and even in front of another creators meet and greet to grab me and my face and try…
Twitch responded to the incident, stating, "The safety and security of all those attending TwitchCon is our highest priority," as quoted in an article by 10News. The company outlined that they have increased security measures and banned the individual involved from returning to TwitchCon premises and Twitch's online platform as well. A spokesperson from the San Diego Police Department confirmed to NBC News that the man was reported for the attempted assault, stating, "Security intervened and removed the male who fled the area," with police responding to the incident, but no arrests have been made immediately.
In the wake of the incident, Emiru shared on social media, "This is definitely my last TwitchCon," detailing her experience and suggesting a need for better protective measures. While Twitch has publicly committed to ensuring the safety of their community, this latest occurrence at TwitchCon 2025 casts doubt on whether enough is being done to protect creators from harm in settings meant to celebrate their contributions to the platform.
