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Twitch faces backlash after popular streamer Emiru allegedly assaulted by fan on video at TwitchCon meet and greet

Twitch Faces Backlash After Popular Streamer Emiru Assaulted by Attendee at TwitchCon

Livestreaming service Twitch is facing significant backlash following disturbing videos that captured popular streamer Emiru being assaulted by a fan during a TwitchCon meet and greet event.

The incident occurred on the first day of Twitch’s flagship convention in San Diego on Friday. Video footage circulated widely on social media showed a man storming toward Emiru—whose real name is Emily-Beth Schunk—and attempting to grab her face and kiss her. Schunk, 27, visibly recoiled as her personal security guard rushed to shove the man away.

Emiru, a well-known cosplayer with over two million followers on Twitch, criticized the platform’s handling of the situation in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). She wrote, “Yesterday, the man who assaulted me was allowed to cross multiple barriers at TwitchCon and even in front of another creator’s meet and greet to grab me and my face and try to kiss me.”

She added, “The security in the clip who reacts is my own security. However, there were at least 3 or 4 other TwitchCon security staff in the area who did not react and let the guy walk away.”

Twitch responded on Saturday, announcing it would enhance security measures by adding additional personnel and implementing a rule that bans attendees from bringing plus ones to TwitchCon. Their statement read:

“We immediately blocked this individual from returning to the TwitchCon premises, and they are banned indefinitely from Twitch, both online and in-person events. We are coordinating with the impacted creator’s team and, per our standard protocols, continue to cooperate with any law enforcement investigations.

Twitch has zero tolerance for harassment or acts that inhibit the safety and security of our community.”

However, Schunk disputed Twitch’s account, calling the company’s statement a “blatant lie.” She stated that the assaulter was not immediately detained or apprehended. “He was allowed to walk away from my meet and greet, and I didn’t hear he was caught until hours after he attacked me, and it felt like this only happened because of my manager pressing for it, not because TwitchCon staff present thought it was a big deal,” she explained.

Visibly shaken by the ordeal, Schunk also posted a video to YouTube where she revealed that her manager contacted police following the incident and that she plans to press charges against the man. She further claimed that Twitch is planning to suspend the attacker from the platform for one month before possibly deciding on an indefinite ban.

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the identity of the individual or any charges filed.

This alarming event comes amidst growing concerns from female streamers about their safety at TwitchCon events. These worries have intensified following the tragic murder of Japanese streamer Airi Sato in March. According to The New York Times, Sato, 22, was fatally stabbed by a follower on a busy Tokyo street while filming herself at major train stations. The assailant, 42-year-old Kenji Takano, allegedly attacked her by stabbing her in the head, neck, and torso.

As Twitch continues to address safety issues within its community, the recent incident involving Emiru highlights the urgent need for stronger security measures to protect creators and fans alike.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/20/us-news/twitch-faces-backlash-after-popular-streamer-emiru-allegedly-assaulted-by-fan-on-video-at-twitchcon-meet-and-greet/

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