Former How I Met Your Mother star Nick Pasqual has been found guilty of attempted murder after a brutal attack on his estranged girlfriend, Allie Shehorn, which left her fighting for her life.
Pasqual, 39, was convicted in a California court on Friday of attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, and injuring a spouse.
The attack took place in May 2024, when Pasqual stabbed Shehorn more than 20 times in her Sunland home. Shehorn, a special effects makeup artist, was left with horrific injuries as she fought for her life.
After the bloodbath assault, Pasqual attempted to flee the country, but he was apprehended on the Fort Hancock International Bridge in Sierra Blanca, Texas, as he tried to escape to Mexico. He was later extradited back to California to face charges.
At the time of the attack, Shehorn had already filed a restraining order against Pasqual, who had a history of abuse. She had previously accused him of physically assaulting her, breaking down doors, and choking her. Shehornās testimony during the trial revealed the harrowing details of the assault, saying, āI locked the door and he just started punching holes in that door and broke that open. I just ran into the bathroom because I thought thereās another lock on that door.ā
In her emotional testimony, Shehorn revealed that she almost died from the stab wounds. āI just hope that thereās justice served,ā she said, speaking to Daily Mail in 2024. āPeople should know that this shouldnāt happen and he canāt get away with it.ā
Shehorn spent over a week in the hospital recovering from the wounds, including scarring on her throat and partial vision loss. She also suffered nerve damage to her hand, leaving her uncertain if she would ever fully recover or return to work.
Pasqual now faces life in prison for the brutal attack, with sentencing scheduled for a later date. This case has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, as it exposes a dark side of the entertainment industry often hidden behind the fame and glamour.
