Emiru Presses Charges After TwitchCon Assault

Twitch streamer and cosplayer Emiru has issued a direct and serious response following an assault at TwitchCon 2025, confirming she is pressing charges and publicly disputing Twitch’s official account of the incident. The assault occurred on October 17 during a meet-and-greet at the San Diego Convention Center. A male attendee bypassed security and physically grabbed Emiru’s face in an attempt to kiss her while she was on stage. The assault was captured on video and has been widely circulated online. This prompted immediate concern from fans and fellow creators. In a statement posted to social media, Emiru confirmed that she is pursuing legal action against the individual involved. She also addressed Twitch’s public response, specifically a statement made by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Clancy stated, “The individual was immediately removed from the event, and our team checked in with her to ensure she was okay.” Emiru refuted this, calling it “a blatant lie,” and clarified that the man was not immediately detaine