What sentence could the star of How I Met Your Mother receive for alleged attack on her ex-partner?

Actor Nick Pasqual, 34, accused of allegedly repeatedly stabbing his ex-partner, makeup artist Allie Shehorn, a well-known figure in the Hollywood industry, was arrested this Wednesday on two charges, including attempted murder.

According to a statement from the Los Angeles Prosecutor’s Office, the artist, recognized for his role in the hit series “How I Met Your Mother,” would face the possibility of being sentenced to life in prison if convicted of first-degree residential burglary. with a person present and injuring a spouse.

Nick was detained at a border checkpoint between the United States and Mexico in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and would be transported to Los Angeles County to stand trial on the charges.

The makeup artist had already “filed a restraining order against Pasqual.”

Shehorn has worked for productions such as “Babylon”, “Mean Girls” and “Rebel Moon”.

In a bulletin, taken up by “People”, the chronology of the case was revealed in which it is detailed that Nick broke into his ex-partner’s house on May 23 at the Los Angeles residence, in the Shadow Hills neighborhood, at 4:30 a.m. and stabbed her several times. He “inflicted great bodily injury to the victim in circumstances involving domestic violence” and “personally used a knife during the commission of the crime,” he adds. Later, the actor fled the scene and was arrested when he tried to leave the country. The Police continue to investigate what happened.

After the attack, Allie Shehorn was in intensive care for several days and had multiple surgeries for her injuries, according to a GoFoundMe page made by her friends. Fortunately, on Tuesday the 28th she was discharged and transferred to another area of ​​the hospital, an event that one of her acquaintances shared on social networks. “Allie Shehorn is taking positive steps toward her recovery. It’s still a very long road, but she faces it with courage and determination. With love,” Jed Dornoff wrote. District Attorney George Gascón assured in the statement that they will ensure that the individual responsible for the heinous act is held accountable: “It is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with the victim of this horrible incident,” he declared. Sherhorn and Pasqual met on the set of “Rebel Moon,” according to the Los Angeles Times.