Dan Clancy Apologizes to Emiru After TwitchCon 2025 Assault
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly apologized to popular streamer Emiru, admitting that both he and Twitch failed her after an alleged assault at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. The incident sparked widespread criticism from the streaming community accusing Twitch of inadequate safety measures for creators during the event.
Twitch’s Acknowledgement and Responsibility
In an official statement, Twitch recognized its failures and took responsibility for the incident. The company stated it “works very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe,” but admitted it did not succeed this time. They said,
“We failed to do both things in this case, to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening. We deeply regret the distress we caused for Emiru, our other creators, and the entire community.”
Details of the Incident
The assault occurred during a meet-and-greet at TwitchCon San Diego. Emiru, a valued creator, was attacked by an attendee, which raised concerns about the event’s security protocols and Twitch’s response to protect its community.
Clancy’s Personal Statement
Dan Clancy further addressed the situation in a personal post on X, offering clarification after initial comments appeared to minimize the severity of the situation. He emphasized Twitch’s commitment to improving safety measures moving forward.
“We wanted to follow up on the post we recently made about a security incident at TwitchCon San Diego.”
Clancy’s apology and Twitch’s acknowledgement highlight the urgency for better protections for creators at public events.
Author’s Summary: Twitch CEO Dan Clancy admitted the platform failed to protect Emiru during TwitchCon 2025, promising to improve safety after strong community backlash.