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“I just got violated”: Twitch streamer Austin McBroom reacts after woman grabs him on livestream

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Twitch streamer Austin McBroom has sparked a debate about consent after a woman appeared to grab him during a livestream. McBroom, who was wearing a Spider-Man costume at the time, looked shocked by what happened and repeatedly said, “I just got violated.” He also questioned why people nearby were laughing. The clip quickly spread online, with many viewers saying that unwanted touching should not be treated as a joke, no matter whether the person being touched is a man or a woman.

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How Austin McBroom reacted after being grabbed during Twitch livestream

The incident happened while McBroom was livestreaming. In the viral clip, a woman can be seen approaching him before appearing to grab him.

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