Twitch's Apology Over Emiru Assault Sparks Backlash
Twitch faced intense criticism after issuing an apology for the assault on streamer Emiru at TwitchCon San Diego. The platform admitted it “failed to keep Emiru safe” and promised donations to anti-sexual violence organizations, but many users called the statement insincere and misleading.
Community Outrage and Accusations
A viral community note sharply accused Twitch of “lying on several occasions” and “withholding evidence,” which escalated the anger across social media, especially on X.
“Lying multiple times,” said the note, claiming Twitch allowed the assailant to walk free and withheld video evidence from investigators.
Streamer Reactions and PR Impact
Streamer SmugAlana posted a scathing response, mocking Twitch for unbanning another streamer who faced on-stream sexual assault accusations. This post quickly went viral, worsening Twitch’s public relations crisis and revealing deep frustration with the company’s handling of sexual misconduct cases.
Twitch's Official Statement
- Acknowledged responsibility for failing to protect Emiru during the meet-and-greet at TwitchCon.
- Promised to increase security measures at future events.
- Committed to donating to nonprofits supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Additional Community Concerns
The community note attached to Twitch's tweet argued the company withheld crucial video evidence and allowed the accused perpetrator to avoid accountability, fueling ongoing distrust.
“We wanted to follow up on the post we recently made about a security incident at TwitchCon San Diego,” Twitch stated, attempting to clarify its position.
Author's summary: Twitch’s apology over the Emiru assault at TwitchCon triggered severe backlash, as users accuse the platform of dishonesty and inadequate handling of sexual assault claims.
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