Nick Pasqual, an actor who appeared in the television series How I Met Your Mother, has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for attacking his estranged girlfriend, makeup artist Allie Shehorn. The attack occurred in May 2024, when Pasqual broke into Shehorn's home in California and stabbed her more than 20 times.
Pasqual, 36, fled the scene and attempted to escape to Mexico but was arrested at a US Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas shortly after the incident. He was convicted of attempted murder, rape, burglary, and domestic violence offences. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, June 2.
Shehorn, who has worked on films such as Babylon, Mean Girls, and Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, had a restraining order against Pasqual due to the abusive nature of their relationship. In court, she recounted locking herself in a bathroom to escape, but Pasqual broke through the door. She required breathing and feeding tubes during her recovery.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated: 'Today’s 32 years to life sentence holds Nick Pasqual accountable for the horrific crimes he committed against someone who once loved and trusted him.' Pasqual expressed remorse in a statement, saying he remains 'deeply saddened' and intends to focus on sobriety and recovery.
