From Screen to Prison: How I Met Your Mother Actor Convicted of Attempted Murder

A jury found actor Nick Pasqual guilty of attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend—a conviction that erases any trace of the career trajectory he once had on How I Met Your Mother. On Friday, May 8, Pasqual, 36, was convicted on all six counts, including first-degree attempted murder, injuring a spouse or partner, first-degree burglary, and rape, according to court documents cited by the Los Angeles Times.

The case centers on a brutal attack in May 2024 inside the Shadow Hills home of Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn. Prosecutors alleged that Pasqual stabbed Shehorn multiple times in a rampage that escalated from a fight at her doorway. Shehorn, whose makeup credits include Babylon and Rebel Moon, testified that Pasqual punched through her locked door and chased her into the bathroom. He was apprehended attempting to flee across state lines at a border checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas—a detail that underscores the premeditation behind his actions.

This wasn’t a random explosion of rage. Shehorn had broken up with Pasqual after the relationship turned abusive and had secured a restraining order before the attack. Yet he crossed state lines to find her anyway. That’s the reality behind the headline: a woman who did everything right—documented the abuse, obtained legal protection, ended the relationship—still found herself fighting for her life inside her own home.

The guilty verdict, delivered after more than two years of waiting, carries weight beyond the courtroom. In a statement released May 9, one of the organizers of Shehorn’s GoFundMe campaign, Emily MacDonald, reflected on the journey:“This verdict does not erase the trauma or the long road of recovery ahead, but it is an important step toward accountability and healing.”That measured language speaks volumes. A conviction isn’t closure. It’s a step.

Pasqual faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison when he’s sentenced on June 2. Whatever happens next, Shehorn’s courage in testifying—in facing her attacker in court—set the record straight. And that matters, especially in a culture that often excuses men’s violence as passion or a moment of weakness. This wasn’t a moment. It was a choice.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.