Twitch CEO Dan Clancy Apologizes to Emiru After TwitchCon 2025 Assault
Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch, has issued a public apology to popular streamer Emiru after she was assaulted at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. He acknowledged that both he and the platform failed her in providing safety during the event.
Official Statement from Twitch
In an official message, Twitch accepted responsibility for the incident. The company stated it "works very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe," but admitted that it fell short in this case.
"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."
The company highlighted its dedication to safety but recognized its shortcomings during the convention's meet-and-greet event where the assault occurred.
Community Reaction and Additional Comments
The streaming community criticized Twitch for mishandling the situation and not providing adequate protection for creators. Following the official statement, Dan Clancy shared a personal post on X (formerly Twitter), clarifying earlier remarks that some felt minimized the seriousness of the incident.
Summary
Twitch and its CEO admit failure in protecting Emiru during TwitchCon 2025 and express deep regret, promising to improve safety measures for creators in the future.
This incident revealed serious gaps in TwitchCon security, prompting Twitch’s leadership to acknowledge mistakes and vow better protection for creators at future events.
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