Who is Fred Liu? Evelyn Ha’s ex-boyfriend supports Ben Pasternak’s claims, claims details of past assaults (Image via Getty)
Fred Liu, TikTok creator and former boyfriend of Evelyn Ha, is now part of a growing public feud that already includes serious legal charges and very different stories on both sides.
The situation began after Ben Pastrnak was arrested in New York on April 21, 2026, over an alleged 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 in which he denied all the accusations. “I’m not physically aggressive in any way at all,” he said pointedly, describing himself as “very nice.”
He then made counter allegations, saying that it was Evelyn Ha who acted aggressively during their relationship. He also said he felt controlled and isolated from friends.Now, Fred Liu intervened. In a public post, he said some parts of Pasternak’s story sound similar to what he experienced in his previous relationship with her. His statement added a new layer to an already serious and sensitive issue. It is important to note that these are still claims and counter-claims.
The case is still ongoing, and no final legal decision has been made.
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My experience with Evelyn
Fred Liu supports parts of Ben Pasternak’s claims, and shares his own experience with Evelyn Ha
Fred Liu said he decided to speak out after watching Ben Pastrnak’s video. “During that relationship, I experienced things consistent with parts of what Ben described. Including physical violence,” he wrote on X and Instagram.He also explained why he had remained silent before. “A version of events was shared publicly,” Liu said, but added that it “does not fully reflect my experience.”
He said he chose not to respond at the time because he wanted to protect her privacy. He also said that he was young and did not know how to handle the situation.Liu clarified that he is not trying to speak for anyone else. “My experience and reality didn’t quite fit the narrative that was presented,” he said. His words suggest that what people saw earlier may not show the full picture, at least from his side.Meanwhile, Ben Pasternak made several detailed claims.
He said he experienced behaviors such as “hitting, pulling, scratching… digging her nails into me.” He also said he had proof, including photos and a medical report, and that the couples therapist was aware of the situation. His team also claimed that during the March 31 incident, Evelyn “flew into a rage.”On the legal side, the charges against Pasternak are serious. Strangulation is a felony. According to court records, the charges are related to the same hotel incident that occurred on March 31.
Even with his denial, the legal process will determine what really happened.As for Fred Liu, he is known online as “Asaplio.” He has over 1.7 million followers on TikTok, where he shares comedic videos and viewpoints. Until now he has not been part of this public issue, which is why his statement is receiving attention.This situation now has multiple voices, each telling a different version of events. What remains clear is that the case remains open, and all claims are being considered through the legal process. No final ruling has been issued yet.
