How I Met Your Mother star Nick Pasqual was found guilty of some pretty heinous crimes on Friday, May 8. According to the New York Post, the 36-year-old actor was accused of attempted murder after a horrific attack on his ex-girlfriend.
Allie Shehorn, an award-winning Hollywood makeup artist, took to the stand in a brave statement to the jury. Her scars were clearly visible as she testified to her horrifying account against the How I Met Your Mother star. He was facing trial in the San Fernando Courthouse.
She recalled, "I locked the door and he just started punching holes in that door and broke that open... And I just ran into the bathroom because I thought there's another lock on that door."
Shehorn ended up being found by her surrogate mother at around 4:30 am after the attack in May 2024. The horrifying attack happened in her Sunland, California, home.
Pasqual was found guilty of some pretty heinous crimes. He was found guilty of attempted murder, forcible r***, first-degree residential burglary with the person present, and domestic violence, according to court records. The actor faces up to life in prison.
But he hasn't been sentenced just yet. The sentencing hearing is set to happen on June 2.
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The 'How I Met Your Mother' Actor Fled After Committing the Heinous Crimes
Prior to being arrested, the How I Met Your Mother actor even attempted to flee California after the shocking attack. According to the New York Post, he tried to go south, into Mexico.
He ended up being caught in Texas, near the Mexican border, on May 30, 2024. That was a week after the attack, which occurred on May 23.
Shehorn's surrogate mother, Christine White, also explained in an interview that she was in complete shock. "This is not the kind of thing that should happen to anybody. You don't think this is ever going to happen to you."
Pasqual had a 16-year acting career, including a guest appearance in How I Met Your Mother, where he played Will in a 2011 episode, and 2019's National Day Riff, where he played several characters.
This is a truly shocking case, and we're glad that he will face justice.
