Plant based billionaire Ben Pasternak arrested over alleged strangling of ex girlfriend Evelyn Ha

Investigators say a hotel altercation turned violent fast

Ben Pasternak, 26, founder of plant-based Simulate and once valued around $250 million, was arrested Tuesday over allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend, influencer Evelyn Ha, on March 31. The case centers on what allegedly happened in a New York hotel room, with investigators accusing him of using physical force during the dispute.