Dan Clancy Apologizes to Emiru After TwitchCon 2025 Assault
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly apologized to popular streamer Emiru, admitting that Twitch “failed” her following an alleged assault at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. The apology comes amid widespread criticism from the streaming community, which accused Twitch of mishandling the situation and not ensuring adequate safety for creators during the event.
Twitch’s Official Response
In an official statement, Twitch acknowledged its shortcomings and took responsibility for what occurred:
“We work very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe, but 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 incident took place during a meet-and-greet event at TwitchCon San Diego 2025, where Emiru was assaulted by an attendee. Twitch stated it is committed to improving safety measures after this event but admitted its failure in this case.
Dan Clancy’s Follow-up
Clancy expanded on the official statement in a personal post on X, addressing backlash over earlier remarks that seemed to minimize the severity of the assault. He reiterated Twitch's commitment to creator safety and expressed regret for the incident.
Community Reaction
- Many streamers and viewers criticized Twitch’s handling of the assault.
- Calls for improved safety protocols at future events grew louder.
- The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about creator security at public gatherings.
Summary
Twitch’s leadership has admitted responsibility for failing to protect Emiru during TwitchCon 2025, promising to learn from the incident and strengthen safety at future events.
Author’s summary: Twitch CEO Dan Clancy apologized for the platform’s failure to protect streamer Emiru during TwitchCon 2025, acknowledging the assault and pledging to improve security for creators at future conventions.