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Following the incident, Twitch issued a public statement affirming that the safety of attendees remains their top priority. They claimed law enforcement and event security responded immediately, and the perpetrator was banned indefinitely from Twitch, both online and at in-person Twitch events. However, investigative community notes and witness accounts painted a contrasting picture.
A notable community note revealed that Twitch initially allowed the attacker to walk away from the scene, only acting after Emiru's manager pushed for action. Security failed to intervene promptly, and the attacker was only detained hours later, well after the viral attention on the incident. This stark discrepancy highlighted Twitch’s sluggish response and apparent prioritization of image over actual safety.