Nina Lin Twitch Ban: Days after New York arrest, streamer Nina Lin is permanently banned from Twitch

Twitch streamer Nina Lin appears to be losing access to her Twitch channel just days after she was arrested during a New York Knicks championship celebration. Now, users who visit her channel will see a message stating that the account is unavailable due to a violation of the Twitch Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. While Twitch didn’t reveal the exact reason for the action, the notification is the same indefinite or permanent suspension notice it normally displays.The timing brought more attention to the anchor, who has been embroiled in several controversies over the past year. The latest development comes shortly after video showed Lin climbing on top of an Amazon delivery van during a New York Knicks celebration. The clips quickly went viral and became one of the most talked about moments from the event.

Nina Lin’s Twitch channel goes offline after arrest during Knicks celebration

Lin was arrested on June 13 near Madison Square Garden as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years. Video shared on social media showed her standing in an Amazon delivery truck before police took her into custody. At the time, it was unclear whether she would face any charges related to the incident.Twitch’s apparent ban also reignited discussions about Lin’s history on the platform. In October 2025, she and streamer Zoe Spencer were suspended after old videos involving FaZe Silky assistant Said resurfaced online. The videos drew criticism from viewers and sparked debate about Twitch’s moderation decisions.Not long after, Lin faced another suspension after a livestream from a Target store went viral. During the live broadcast, some viewers accused her of scanning cheaper items while putting more expensive items in her shopping bag. Lin denied the claims and told fans she hopes to return to the platform.However, her channel now displays a notice recommending stricter enforcement action. Unlike a temporary suspension, the current message states that the channel is unavailable due to a rule violation, which is usually associated with an indefinite ban.Currently, Twitch has not publicly commented on Nina Lin’s situation. As fans continue to speculate about what led to the latest action, many are waiting to see if the streamer will respond or if more information will be provided in the coming days.