Actor Nick Pasqual, known for a small role on How I Met Your Mother, has been convicted of a violent attack on his former girlfriend that left her critically injured. The actor was certified guilty by a Los Angeles jury on multiple charges nearly two years after the incident. The 36- year old actor now faces a possible life sentence at his upcoming sentencing hearing.
What the verdict means
Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder, first‑degree residential burglary with a person present, and several counts of injuring a spouse or cohabitant. The case was followed by a jury trial in San Fernando, California.
A report by The Washington Times stated, “A Los Angeles jury convicted Pasqual on every count he faced, including attempted murder, first‑degree residential burglary with a person present, injuring a spouse or cohabitant, and one count of forcible rape from a month before the stabbing.”
As per the court records, the attack occurred on May 23, 2024 with Pasqual entered his estranged girlfriend Allie Shehorn’s Sunland home and stabbed her more than 20 times.
Pasqual is also convicted of one count of forcible rape from an earlier incident in April 2024. A friend of Shehorn told NBC Right Now, “Friends of makeup artist Allie Shehorn, Pasqual’s ex, believe she was stabbed more than 20 times,” adding that Shehorn required extensive surgery and a long recovery.
One fan who followed the trial said, “You watch someone in a light‑hearted sitcom and then hear this news, and it hits completely different.”
What happens next and how people are reacting
Pasqual now faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison, with his sentencing set for June 2, 2026 in Los Angeles. A court‑watching outlet that reported on the verdict wrote, “Pasqual faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison when sentenced June 2nd in Los Angeles,” noting that the judge will decide the exact term.
The case has drawn sharp reactions from both fans and the public. A comment on the People write‑up said, “It’s sickening that someone who worked in this industry would do something so violent to a real person,” while another viewer told EW, “The guilty verdict on every single count is at least some justice for what she survived.” For Shehorn, the verdict means the legal chapter is closing, but supporters say the emotional scars will take time to recover.