How I Met Your Mother star found guilty in attempted murder case: faces years in prison

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A Los Angeles jury has convicted actor Nick Pasqual of multiple felonies, including the attempted murder of his former partner, makeup artist Allie Shehorn. The verdict, handed down on Friday, closes a high-profile case that highlighted alleged domestic violence, a cross-country flight attempt and ongoing questions about victim safety.

Verdict, charges and next steps

Pasqual, 36, was found guilty on six counts, among them attempted murder, first-degree burglary, rape and a charge of injuring a spouse or partner. He pleaded guilty to the charges during the proceedings, and faces a potential sentence that could extend to life in state prison; sentencing is scheduled for June 2.

Prosecutors say the attack occurred in May 2024 at Shehorn’s Shadow Hills home in Los Angeles. According to the case presented at trial, Pasqual repeatedly stabbed Shehorn before leaving the scene; authorities later intercepted him at a border checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, where he was trying to leave California.

Defendant: Nick Pasqual, actor

Victim: Allie Shehorn, film makeup artist

Key charges: attempted murder, first-degree burglary, rape, injuring a spouse/partner

Alleged timeline: May 2024 attack; subsequent arrest at Texas border checkpoint

Sentencing: June 2

Victim testimony and background

Shehorn took the stand during the trial, describing an abusive relationship that she said led to a breakup and a restraining order. She also recounted an earlier violent encounter at her residence in which Pasqual allegedly forced entry and she sought safety in a locked bathroom.

Shehorn’s professional credits include work as a makeup artist on major films — among them Babylon, Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire and Mean Girls — which brought attention to her industry profile as the case unfolded.

The jury heard testimony and evidence over the course of the trial before delivering the guilty verdicts.

Public response and aftermath

A friend of Shehorn who set up a GoFundMe to cover medical bills released a statement after the verdict, praising the prosecutors and expressing gratitude for the community support that helped through recovery and court appearances. The statement described the ruling as a meaningful step toward accountability while stressing that healing remains a long process.

Defense comments were not detailed in court reporting.

Why this matters now

This case underscores several ongoing concerns: the vulnerability of intimate-partner violence survivors, the enforcement challenges around restraining orders, and the high-profile nature of allegations when they involve working actors. It also highlights how criminal proceedings can intersect with public attention and the resources survivors need during recovery.

For readers, the conviction is a reminder that legal outcomes can follow persistent investigative and prosecutorial work — but that a guilty verdict does not erase the trauma experienced by survivors or the long road many face to rebuild.

Pasqual’s small-screen and independent credits date back over a decade and include a 2011 appearance on a network sitcom; he also worked on a web sketch series and had minor roles in film productions. The upcoming sentencing will determine his formal punishment under California law.