Popular Twitch streamer Emiru has declared she will never attend another TwitchCon after a shocking security failure left her assaulted and feeling abandoned by the platform's own staff. The incident, which occurred at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego, has ignited a fierce debate about the real safety of content creators at major industry events.
The Assault That Exposed the Gaps
What was supposed to be a joyful fan interaction at Emiru's meet and greet session turned into a traumatic ordeal. An individual bypassed multiple security layers, approached the streamer, grabbed her, and attempted to kiss her without consent. Video evidence from the event clearly shows Emiru forcefully pushing the assailant away before any official intervention took place.
In a detailed account shared later, Emiru expressed her disbelief at the security breach. "I don't understand how he was allowed to make it to me in the first place," she wrote, pointing out the apparent failure of the metal detectors, bag checks, and wristband scans that were prominently in place at the San Diego Convention Center.
Staff Inaction and Contradictory Claims
The aftermath of the physical assault proved equally distressing for the creator. Emiru revealed that nearby TwitchCon staff members failed to react to the incident. The person who escorted her to safety was not an event employee but her own personal manager.
"The woman who is walking me away is my own personal manager, and behind the booth, the only two people who were checking on me and comforting me were her and my friend," Emiru stated. "None of the TwitchCon staff came to ask what happened or if I was okay."
Twitch later issued a statement claiming the individual was "immediately removed and banned." Emiru forcefully rejected this version of events, calling it a "blatant lie." She clarified that the assailant was allowed to walk away freely, and she only learned of his apprehension hours later, which she attributed to her manager's persistent demands, not proactive action by Twitch staff.
Lasting Impact and a Final Decision
The experience has had profound consequences. Emiru announced that TwitchCon 2025 would be her last, urging fellow creators to seriously reconsider their attendance at such events. "I did not feel cared for or protected, even bringing my own security and staff," she wrote, highlighting a terrifying reality for less-resourced creators. "I can't imagine how creators without those options would feel."
Her powerful testimony echoes a growing trend of streamers stepping back from large in-person events, forcing platforms like Twitch to confront an urgent question: Does the appearance of robust security actually translate to real, actionable safety for the people who are the face of their business? The incident at San Diego suggests a worrying gap between perception and reality.
