The Rise and Fall of Ali Abulaban: The Full Story

This long‑form documentary traces Ali Abulaban’s life from his earliest years through the events that led to his conviction and imprisonment. Using verified records, courtroom testimony, and publicly available evidence, it follows the full arc of his story — the upbringing, the moves across states and countries, the rise on social media, the unraveling, and the legal battle that followed.

Presented in chronological order, this deep‑dive gives viewers a clear, structured understanding of how each chapter of his life connects to the next, and how the case ultimately reached its conclusion in court.

00:00:00 – Intro
00:05:43 – Backstory: Childhood & Time in Japan
00:10:18 – Virginia Era: Early TikTok Content
00:15:52 – Life in San Diego
00:35:31 – Day of the Incident
00:50:00 – Plea Hearing
00:58:26 – Jailhouse Interview
01:04:06 – Pre-Trial Hearing
01:05:34 – Charges Explained (Replacing Opening Statements)
01:10:13 – Emergency Responders Take the Stand
01:16:06 – Married Couple From Opposite Apartment Testify
01:22:33 – Ashley Sanchez Takes the Stand
01:31:57 – Defendant’s Cousin Testifies
01:36:33 – Victim’s Friends Testify
01:42:42 – Ricardo Encelante Testifies (Former SDPD)
01:43:53 – Defendant’s Mother Takes the Stand
01:45:59 – Ali’s Direct Examination
02:26:51 – Ali’s Cross Examination
04:30:06 – Redirect
04:41:01 – State Closing Argument
05:01:38 – Defense Closing Argument
05:32:20 – Rebuttal
05:45:40 – Verdict
05:52:00 – Sentencing
06:48:05 – Video Ends