By Nitin Singh
movies.wisdomimbibe.com
Nick Pasqual, a 34-year-old actor known for his roles in "How I Met Your Mother" and Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon," has been charged with attempted murder.
Pasqual is accused of breaking into his estranged girlfriend's Los Angeles home and stabbing her multiple times on May 23, according to state prosecutors.
The charges include one count of attempted murder, one count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and one count of injuring a partner.
The victim had recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual, adding to the severity of the allegations against him.
The victim, identified as makeup artist Allie Shehorn, is hospitalized with critical injuries and fighting for her life.
Pasqual was apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and will be extradited to Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón condemned the violent act, pledging support for the victim and emphasizing the need for accountability.
If convicted on all charges, Pasqual faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison, reflecting the serious nature of the crime.
This tragic incident underscores the dangers of domestic violence, with the DA's office and community offering support to the victim on her path to recovery.