Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has publicly apologized for the incident involving streamer Emily Beth Schunk, commonly known as Emiru, who was assaulted during TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. In his apology, Clancy acknowledged the failures in managing security at the event and outlined new initiatives aimed at enhancing safety measures for future conventions.

Emiru and Dan Clancy

Details of the Incident

On the first day of the convention, during a meet-and-greet, an individual approached Emiru, grabbing her by the head and attempting to kiss her. Despite her security team’s intervention, official event security did not respond promptly. Twitch later stated that the assailant was apprehended, which Emiru disputed, claiming he was allowed to leave the event after the assault. “I didn’t hear he was caught until hours after he attacked me,” she wrote on X.

Clancy’s Statement

On October 24, Clancy stated, “We failed, both in allowing it to occur, and in our response following.” The executive promised a thorough review of the incident to prevent future occurrences, focusing on aspects such as event layout and security procedures, emphasizing that attendee safety is a top priority. Despite this, reactions from the community have been mixed, with many criticizing the statement for lacking specificity and commitment.

Twitch’s response highlights the scrutiny its security measures have faced, especially after previous incidents involving their staff. While Emiru is pursuing legal action against her assailant, she has not indicated plans to take action against Twitch.