Fred Liu, a TikTok creator and former boyfriend of Evelyn Ha, has stepped into a growing public dispute that already involves serious legal charges and conflicting accounts from both sides.
Background of the Case
The situation began after Ben Pasternak was arrested in New York on April 21, 2026, over an alleged incident on March 31 at a Manhattan hotel. He faces one count of strangulation and two counts of assault. Pasternak has pleaded not guilty and is expected in court on June 11. After his arrest, Pasternak shared a video denying all accusations. He stated clearly, “I’m not physically aggressive in any way at all,” and described himself as “super gentle.” He then made counter-claims, alleging that Evelyn Ha was the one who acted aggressively during their relationship. He also said he felt controlled and cut off from friends.
Fred Liu's Statement
Now, Fred Liu has added his voice. In a public post, he said that some parts of Pasternak’s story resonated with his own past relationship with Ha. Liu wrote on X and Instagram, “During that relationship, I experienced things that were consistent with parts of what Ben described. Including physical violence.” He explained why he had remained silent before, stating that “a version of events was shared publicly” but it “did not fully reflect my experience.” Liu said he chose not to respond earlier to protect Ha’s privacy and because he was young and did not know how to handle the situation. He made it clear he is not trying to speak for anyone else, emphasizing, “My experience and truth did not fully align with the narrative that had been presented.”
Ben Pasternak's Detailed Claims
Ben Pasternak has made several detailed allegations. He claimed he faced behavior like “hitting, pulling, scratching… digging her nails into me.” He also said he has proof, including photos and a medical report, and that their couples therapist was aware of the situation. His team further alleged that during the March 31 incident, Evelyn Ha “flew into a rage.”
Legal Context
On the legal side, the charges against Pasternak are serious. Strangulation is considered a felony. According to court records, the charges are tied to the same March 31 hotel incident. Despite his denial, the legal process will determine what actually happened.
About Fred Liu
Fred Liu, known online as “asapliu,” has over 1.7 million followers on TikTok, where he shares comedy and point-of-view videos. Until now, he was not part of this public issue, which is why his statement is drawing attention.
This situation now involves multiple voices, each telling a different version of events. What remains clear is that the case is still open, and all claims are being examined through the legal process. No final judgment has been reached yet.
