The Arrest and Charges
Ben Pasternak was arrested in New York on assault charges related to an incident involving his ex-girlfriend Evelyn Ha at a ritzy NYC hotel. Multiple headlines from April 25-26, 2026 confirm he was charged with strangling influencer and content creator Evelyn Ha. He is a 26-year-old Australian entrepreneur known for his vegan meat startup company.
The Alleged Incident
The assault allegedly occurred at a 5-star hotel in New York City, specifically identified as the Baccarat hotel in some reports. The incident involved Pasternak allegedly choking or strangling Ha during what appears to have been a confrontation between the former partners.
Evelyn Ha's Response
Evelyn Ha has spoken publicly about her experience, addressing claims on YouTube relating to her past relationship with Pasternak. The article notes she has discussed allegations of abusive behavior and physical harm. As of April 27, 2026, Ha has spoken out following Pasternak's arrest.
Pasternak's Defense
Pasternak denies the allegations. His public relations team claims that Evelyn Ha was the aggressor in the hotel incident. Some reports suggest he may have been hiding at the hotel to evade a separate crypto fraud lawsuit, though this detail appears in headlines rather than the main article content.
Background on Evelyn Ha
Evelyn Ha, 27, is a Korean-American content creator and one of the Ha Sisters, a popular YouTube family channel with her two sisters Erica Ha and Emily Ha. The trio create lifestyle, beauty and fashion content and co-host the Haha Podcast. Evelyn's disclosure of her past relationship issues has prompted renewed scrutiny of older family content. 
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