A wealthy entrepreneur behind a high-profile vegan meat startup has been accused of strangling his influencer girlfriend inside one of New York City’s most expensive hotels.
Ben Pasternak, 26, was arrested Tuesday over allegations that he physically assaulted his then-girlfriend, 27-year-old Evelyn Ha, inside a $2,000-a-night room at the luxury Baccarat Hotel in Midtown last month.
A criminal complaint obtained by The New York Post revealed that Pasternak allegedly choked Ha and repeatedly slammed a door on her, leaving her bruised and requiring medical attention for difficulty breathing.
The Australian businessman claims that his petite Korean-American ex was actually the aggressor throughout their relationship,
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