Twitch’s apology over Emiru assault draws backlash
Twitch’s recent apology for the assault on streamer Emiru during TwitchCon San Diego has ignited widespread outrage. Many users accused the company of dishonesty, covering up evidence, and downplaying sexual violence.
Public reaction and viral responses
A viral community note and a harsh post by streamer SmugAlana escalated the issue into a major public relations crisis for the platform. SmugAlana’s viral message criticized Twitch for unbanning another streamer previously accused of sexual assault during a broadcast.
Twitch’s official response
In its official statement on November 7, Twitch admitted it failed to ensure Emiru’s safety during a meet-and-greet at TwitchCon. The platform pledged stronger security measures and donations to organizations supporting survivors of sexual violence.
“We failed to keep Emiru safe,”
the company stated, promising to learn from its mistakes and take preventative action in the future.
Community accusations
Despite these assurances, the backlash intensified. The attached community note accused Twitch of falsehoods and withholding key evidence regarding the incident.
The note claimed Twitch had “lied on several occasions” and “withheld video evidence,” allowing the alleged assailant to go free.
Summary
The controversy has exposed deep dissatisfaction among users with Twitch’s handling of sexual assault cases and its overall transparency on such issues.
Author’s summary: Twitch’s apology for the Emiru assault backfired, turning into a public relations crisis over accusations of deception and mishandling of sexual misconduct.