Emiru Assault Update: What Safety Measures Twitch Is Taking to Protect Streamers

Emiru Assault Update: Twitch's Safety Measures for Streamers

Twitch has faced significant backlash following its apology to popular streamer Emily Beth Schunk, known as Emiru, after an assault incident at TwitchCon 2025.

The Incident and Apology

During the TwitchCon 2025 event in San Diego, Emiru was assaulted by an attendee during a meet-and-greet. Twitch publicly acknowledged its failure to protect her and issued an apology, stating:

We deeply regret the distress we caused for Emiru, our other creators, and the entire community.

Twitch's Response

In an effort to address the situation, Twitch committed to supporting nonprofits that prevent sexual violence. They clarified the steps taken following the incident:

We wanted to follow up on the post we recently made about a security incident at TwitchCon San Diego. As many of you know, one of our valued creators, Emiru, was assaulted by an attendee during a meet-and-greet event.

Community Reaction

Despite Twitch's apology, many fans expressed dissatisfaction, demanding stronger safety reforms and clearer explanations regarding the incident. Some criticized Twitch's handling of safety measures and the presence of offenders on the platform.

You have criminal sexual assaulters freely streaming on Twitch now, this is your own fault and no one takes you seriously.

Summary

Twitch’s acknowledgment of the assault and support for nonprofit initiatives marks a crucial step, but ongoing criticism highlights the community’s call for more robust protection for streamers.

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FandomWire FandomWire — 2025-11-09

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