Twitch Releases Follow-Up Statement on Emiru TwitchCon Assault
On November 7, Twitch issued a second apology after the sexual assault of popular content creator Emily Beth "Emiru" Schunk at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. The platform admitted to failing to protect Emiru during the event.
Details of the Incident
During the 2025 TwitchCon at the San Diego Convention Center, Emiru was harassed and assaulted by an unidentified attendee in a meet-and-greet session. The perpetrator was only apprehended several hours after the attack took place.
Emiru’s Response and Actions
In an October livestream, Emiru revealed she had filed a police report to press charges of assault and harassment. She also criticized Twitch for poor security measures and insufficient accountability.
Community Reaction and Twitch’s Commitment
The incident drew strong support from creators and users alike, who stood by Emiru and her management team. Twitch previously issued a statement in late October and reaffirmed its apology on November 7 via social media.
Twitch stated, "We failed to keep Emiru safe and prevent the assault incident at TwitchCon."
Additionally, Twitch announced it would make donations to non-profits focused on combating sexual harassment.
Summary
TwitchCon’s failure to protect Emiru has sparked widespread criticism and calls for improved security, prompting Twitch to pledge support for anti-harassment efforts while acknowledging its shortcomings.