Fred Liu, the TikTok founder and ex-boyfriend of Evelyn Ha, is now embroiled in an increasingly public dispute that has already involved serious legal charges and contrasting stories. The situation began on April 21, 2026, when Ben Pasternak was arrested in New York for an incident that occurred 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 to appear in court on June 11. After his arrest, Pasternak shared a video denying all charges. He made it clear that “I’m not physically aggressive in any way” and described himself as “super gentle”. He later rebutted, saying Evelyn Ha was the one who showed aggression in their relationship. He also said he felt controlled and isolated from his friends.Now, Liu Feng intervened. He said in a public post that parts of Pasternak’s story were similar to what he went through in his past relationship with Ha. His statement adds a new layer to an already deeply sensitive case. It’s worth noting that these are still claims and counterclaims. The case is ongoing and no final legal decision has been made.
Fred Liu supports some of Ben Pasternak’s claims and shares his own experiences with Evelyn Ha
Fred Liu said he decided to speak after watching Ben Pasternak’s video. “During that relationship, I experienced things consistent with parts of this description. Including physical violence,” he wrote on X and Instagram.He also explained why he had remained silent. “One version of events was shared publicly,” Liu said, but added that it “does not fully reflect my experience.” He revealed that he chose not to respond at the time because he wanted to protect Ha’s privacy. He also said he was still young and didn’t know how to handle the situation.Liu made it clear that he did not want to speak for anyone. “My experience and truth don’t exactly fit with the narrative that’s been presented,” he said, suggesting that what people had seen before may not have told the full story, at least from his perspective.Meanwhile, Ben Pasternak made several detailed claims. He said he faced behavior such as “hitting, pulling, scratching…she poked me with her nails.” He also said he had evidence, including photos and medical reports, and that their couples therapist was aware of the situation. His team also claimed that Evelyn Ha “flew into a rage” during the March 31 incident.In legal terms, the charges against Pasternak are serious. Strangulation is considered a felony. The charges are related to the same hotel incident on March 31, according to court records. Even if he denies it, the legal process will determine what exactly happened.As for Liu Feng, he is known as “asapliu” online. He has more than 1.7 million followers on TikTok, where he shares comedy and opinion videos. So far, he has not participated in this public issue, which is why his statement has attracted attention.Now there are multiple voices in this situation, each telling a different version of events. What’s unclear is that the case is still open and all claims are working their way through the legal process. A final verdict has not yet been made.
