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Following the incident, Twitch issued a formal statement claiming that the attacker was "immediately caught and detained." However, evidence contradicts this claim, with footage emerging of the attacker walking outside of TwitchCon without any apparent restraint. Emiru expressed frustration and disappointment, asserting that the platform's narrative was false and that the response from Twitch staff was inadequate.
The discrepancy between Twitch’s official statement and the actual events paints a troubling picture of the event's management. Emiru criticized Twitch, asserting that their response was purely motivated by damage control rather than genuine concern for safety. She emphasized that the attacker was allowed to walk away unimpeded, exposing a significant security failure.