Nick Pasqual had a small role on How I Met Your Mother before he made headlines for being convicted of attempted murder.
Pasqual was accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn multiple times in her home back in May 2024. During the actor’s trial, Shehorn took the stand and claimed that she had broken up with him after their relationship allegedly turned abusive. The makeup artist also claimed that she took out a restraining order against Pasqual prior to the attack.
In May 2026, a jury found Pasqual guilty of attempted murder, first-degree burglary, forcible rape and injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, or a child’s parent. He was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison. Pasqual told Entertainment Weekly in June 2026 that he planned on filing an appeal.
“I remain deeply saddened by everything surrounding this case, and I continue to wish healing and peace for everyone affected,” Pasqual told the outlet. “I am grateful to those who have supported me during this process, and I intend to remain focused on sobriety, recovery, accountability, and a respectful appellate process moving forward.”
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Nick Pasqual Was on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Season 7
Before his legal woes, Pasqual was best known for his role on How I Met Your Mother. The actor appeared in one episode during season 7, which aired in 2011. Pasqual played the character Will, a student of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor), in the episode titled “Field Trip.”
Nick Pasqual Had Additional Acting Roles
In addition to How I Met Your Mother, Pasqual acted in various other projects. His first ever role was in the 2007 short Remember the Days. He made his film debut in the 2009 thriller Homecoming, which starred Mischa Barton, Matt Long and Jessica Stroup.
Pasqual had a starring role in the 2010 series A Demon’s Destiny: The Lone Warrior. His credits also include 1000 Ways to Die, Jobs, Gone, America’s Most Wanted and more. His last role was in the 2023 film Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.
Nick Pasqual Previously Worked at Universal Studios
According to his LinkedIn page, Pasqual worked as a scare actor during Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights from 2008 to 2013.
Nick Pasqual Is Serving Life in Prison for Attempted Murder
After being convicted of the attempted murder of Shehorn, Pasqual was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman addressed Pasqual’s sentencing in a statement to Us Weekly in May 2026.
“Nick Pasqual’s 32 years to life in prison sentence holds him accountable for the horrific crimes he committed against someone who once loved and trusted him. He was found guilty of multiple felonies, including attempted murder and rape, spanning from January 2024 to May 23, 2024, when Mr. Pasqual broke into his estranged girlfriend’s home and stabbed her over 20 times,” he said. “Allie Shehorn miraculously survived and courageously stood before her abuser in court to testify about the brutality she endured. Her trial testimony was crucial in securing a guilty verdict so Mr. Pasqual could no longer be free to hurt anyone else.”
Hochman continued, “At his sentencing on June 2, she gave a powerful victim impact statement. This case underscores the painful reality that domestic violence thrives when its victims live in fear and stay silent. It can erupt into life-threatening violence, and far too many victims never get the chance to see their abusers brought to justice. I want to recognize and thank Deputy District Attorneys Sam Abourched and Chelsea Blatt for their exceptional diligence, hard work and dedication to justice. Because of prosecutors like them, survivors are heard and accountability is more than a promise, it’s a reality.”
