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Twitch CEO Apologizes for Emiru Assault at TwitchCon, Pledges Overhaul of Event Security

The platform says it will implement reforms after the streamer challenged its initial account, with sensitive security steps kept private.

Overview

  • Dan Clancy said Twitch "failed" in both preventing the attack and in its response, apologized to Emiru, and acknowledged mismanaged communications including his prior comments.
  • Twitch launched a comprehensive review of meet-and-greets and overall convention safety, examining sign-ups, venue layout, increased security controls, IRL streaming rules, and accessibility.
  • Emiru disputed Twitch’s initial claim that the assailant was immediately detained, saying he walked away and was only caught hours later, and she confirmed she is pressing charges.
  • Emiru further alleged Twitch initially refused to provide the suspect’s name to San Diego police, saying it was given later following a tip, with an investigation ongoing.
  • The incident intensified creator scrutiny of TwitchCon safety after several high-profile streamers skipped the event over security concerns and past harassment reports.